Posted by tleemay on August 28, 2000 at 14:45:25:
In Reply to: amendment of the week posted by Chris on August 28, 2000 at 12:21:26:
Here's perhaps the continuing catch to allowing
the bill to sail through.
The bill would require
the department, if the responsible state and
federal agencies approve the partial decommissioning
of one or more oil platforms or production facilities
allowing a platform or facility to remain as an
artificial reef either in place or at another
location approved by the department, to prohibit
all fishing or removal of any marine life from the
artificial reef and within a reasonable buffer.
The bill would also require the department to
establish penalties for violations of any
prohibition. The bill would authorize the
department to allow mariculture and take for
research purposes.