50 CFR § 600.105-600.155 - Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions - Regional Fishery Management Councils.

This Subpart of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations concerns administrative matters relating to Regional Fishery Management Councils created by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). Those Councils, created for eight coastal regions, are responsible for offshore fisheries that require conservation and management in their region. If any fishery extends beyond the geographical area of authority of any one Council, the Secretary may— (a) Designate a single Council to prepare the Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for such fishery and any amendments to such FMP, in consultation with the other Councils concerned; or (b) Require that the FMP and any amendments be prepared jointly by all the Councils concerned. Councils are required to publish and make available to the public a Statement of organization, practices, and procedures (SOPP). The Councils may establish a Council coordination committee. Each Council must establish a written procedure for proposed regulations consistent with section 303(c) of the MSA.