National Council for Science and the Environment
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40172 - Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress
23-Jul-2010; Eugene H. Buck, Harold F. Upton; 36 p.
 Update: Previous releases
January 29, 2010
April 10, 2009
March 26, 2010
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Abstract: Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas; many federal laws and regulations guide their management as well as the management of their habitat.

Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government and individual states. Sta.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine

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go directly to report, PDF _ R41153 - Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
21-Jul-2010; Ronald O'Rourke; 66 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
March 30, 2010
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Abstract: The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has heightened concerns about the region’s future. The United States, by virtue of Alaska, is an Arctic country and has substantial interests in the region. On January 12, 2009, the George W. Bush Administ.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine, Climate Change
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go directly to report, PDF _ R41132 - Outer Continental Shelf Moratoria on Oil and Gas Development
15-Jun-2010; Curry L Hagerty; 22 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
April 7, 2010
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Abstract: Moratoria provisions for the outer continental shelf (OCS), enacted as part of the Department of the Interior appropriations over 26 years, prohibited federal spending on oil and gas development in certain locations and for certain activities. These annual congressional moratoria expired on Septe.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine, Natural Resources, Mining
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL32185 - U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: Living Resources Provisions
15-Jun-2010; Eugene H. Buck; 14 p.
 Update: Previous Updates
June 22, 2009
January 7, 2004
February 12, 2008
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Abstract: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOS Convention) was agreed to in 1982, but the United States never became a signatory nation. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations reported the LOS Convention on December 19, 2007. The Senate may choose to address the ambiguities of the LO.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine, Economics & Trade
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go directly to report, PDF _ 98-666 - Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Trout: Managing Under the Endangered Species Act
2-Jun-2010; Eugene H. Buck, Harold F. Upton; 13 p.
 Update: Previous Release:
February 4, 2009
May 12, 2008
June 28, 2008
December 6, 2006
May 30, 2006
April 10, 2006
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Abstract: Along the Pacific Coast, 26 distinct population segments of Pacific salmon and steelhead trout are listed as either endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Human activities have combined to greatly degrade, reduce, and eliminate fish habitat and otherwise harm populat.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Biodiversity, Legislative, Marine
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33705 - Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters: Background, Governance, and Issues for Congress
30-Apr-2010; Jonathan L. Ramseur; 38 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
September 2, 2008
February 5, 2008
August 23, 2007
April 24, 2007 (/NLE/CRSreports/07May/RL33705.pdf)
October 25, 2006 (/NLE/CRSreports/06Nov/RL33705.pdf)
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Abstract: During the past two decades, while U.S. oil imports and consumption have steadily risen, oil spill incidents and the volume of oil spilled have not followed a similar course. In general, the annual number and volume of oil spills have shown declines—in some cases, dramatic declines. The 1989 Exxo.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Pollution, Marine, Government
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33404 - Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework
6-Apr-2010; Adam Vann; 23 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
August 5, 2008
January 30, 2008
January 30, 2007
September 21, 2007
March 3, 2007
January 3, 2007
July 28, 2006
July 14, 2006
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Abstract: The development of offshore oil, gas, and other mineral resources in the United States is impacted by a number of interrelated legal regimes, including international, federal, and state laws. International law provides a framework for establishing national ownership or control of offshore areas, .... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Natural Resources, Legislative, Marine
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40645 - U.S. Offshore Oil and Gas Resources: Prospects and Processes
1-Jun-2010; Marc Humphries, Robert Pirog, Gene Whitney; 34 p.
 Abstract: Access to potential oil and gas resources under the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) continues to be controversial. Moratoria on leasing and development in certain areas were established by Congress (beginning in 1981) and by the President (beginning in 1990). These moratoria were largely elimi.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Natural Resources, Marine, Energy
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go directly to report, PDF _ R41155 - Fish and Wildlife Service: Appropriations and Policy
5-Apr-2010; M. Lynne Corn; 10 p.
 Abstract: For Fish and Wildlife Service appropriations in FY2011, the Administration requests $1.64 billion, down 0.3% from the FY2010 level of $1.65 billion. Climate change and land acquisition programs would receive notable increases; construction and funds for wetlands, neotropical migratory birds, and .... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Biodiversity, Marine
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40883 - Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico: CRS Experts
12-Jul-2010; Johnathan Ramseur; 4 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
May 11, 2010
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Abstract: The following table provides access to names and contact information for CRS experts on policy concerns relating to oil spills.

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Topics: Marine, Waste Management, Information

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