S. 759
Puts federal ocean fishing and boating rules on one public map
Requires NOAA, the federal ocean agency, to publish online maps showing where fishing and recreational boating are restricted in federal waters.
- Maps must show fishing limits, boat-type restrictions and protected areas like marine sanctuaries
- Covers waters 3 to 200 miles off the U.S. coast; the maps are due within 4 years
- NOAA must set shared data standards with states, tribes and Native Hawaiian groups
On the President's desk · Deadline Oct 3