S. 759

Publishes ocean maps of fishing and boating rules

Directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to set data standards and put maps on a public website showing where fishing and boating are restricted in federal waters.

  • Website must be up within four years of the law passing
  • Maps would show fishing limits, rules for certain boat types offshore, and protected areas
  • Agency would work with states, tribes, and Native Hawaiian groups on data standards
  • Agency may partner with outside groups and link its data with other federal databases

Became law · Public Law 119-116

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