Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Marine Resources Committee
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
Magnuson-Stevens Act (“MSA”) Aspirations of the Reauthorization of the MSA
Program Information
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
On January 12, 2007, President Bush signed the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (“MSA”). The MSA was first enacted in 1976, last amended in 1996, and now is entering the third decade.
Initially the intent of the MSA was primarily to develop the American fishing industry and exclude foreign vessels from extracting our marine food resources. During the 1990’s, the MSA was amended to address the overcapitalization of the American fishing industry and implement various management plans in an attempt to rebuild depleted fish stocks. Long-term sustainability of the fish stocks has not been achieved and the 2006 reauthroization of the MSA takes on old challenges and faces new perils.
The QT conference speakers will provide insight into the legislative background and challenges of implementing the MSA reauthorization. Speakers will address the domestic and international ramifications, conservation and enforcement aspects under the Lacey Act and the MSA. Importantly, the reauthorization of the MSA is subject to the public participation provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which will have significant impact on future policy decisions.
Educational Objectives:
- MSA background and persistent challenges
- Components and strategies of the 2006 reauthorization of the MSA
- Objectives of the 2006 reauthorization of the MSA
- NEPA and MSA
Faculty:
Moderator:
Patrick Flanigan, Esquire, Swarthmore, PA
Panelists:
Eric A. Bilsky, Senior Attorney, Oceana, Washington, DC
Elinor Colbourn, Senior Trial Attorney, Environmental Crimes Section, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, DC
Peter H. Flournoy, International Law Offices of San Diego, San Diego, CA
David Frulla, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Washington, DC
Andrew Minkiewicz, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Washington, DC
Samuel D. Rauch, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, DC
This program will not offer CLE credit.
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
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Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
Magnuson-Stevens Act (“MSA”) Aspirations of the Reauthorization of the MSA Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Patrick Flanigan at pat@bksource.com by Monday, May 21, 2007 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
