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US S3315

Predation Reduction of Salmon Act


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Introduced
07/31/2018
In Committee
07/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Predation Reduction of Salmon Act

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Predation Reduction of Salmon Act, amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the intentional lethal taking of individually identifiable sea lions on the waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries. This is for the purpose of protecting endangered or threatened species of salmon, steelhead, or eulachon, as well as species of lamprey or sturgeon that are not listed as endangered or threatened but are considered species of concern. The bill establishes a permit process for eligible entities, such as the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, to carry out the lethal removal of sea lions, subject to certain limitations and requirements. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report on the potential effects of this lethal taking on the recovery of salmonid stocks in the Columbia River and its tributaries.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/31/2018)

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