Sustainable Fisheries Act 1996

Here is a brief summary of the provided document in 90 words: The Sustainable Fisheries Act makes significant amendments to the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Key findings include authorization for appropriations, establishment of standards for conservation and management measures, and requirements for fishery management plans. The act also focuses on promoting sustainable fisheries, reducing fishing capacity, and enforcing regulations. Geographical boundaries are defined for exempting federal fishery permitting requirements, and American lobster fishery management is addressed with temporary limits on landing lobsters using methods other than pots or traps.