This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Puspan. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, known as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.
October 11, 1996, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original “the date of enactment of this Act”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 104–297, which amended this section generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
2007—Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 109–479 added subsec. (f).
1996—Puspan. L. 104–297 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations to carry out this chapter for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976 to fiscal year ending September 30, 1993.
1990—Pars. (16) to (19). Puspan. L. 101–627 added pars. (16) to (19).
1986—Pars. (12) to (15). Puspan. L. 99–659 added pars. (12) to (15).
1983—Pars. (9) to (11). Puspan. L. 97–453 added pars. (9) to (11).
1979—Pars. (6) to (8). Puspan. L. 96–61 added pars. (6) to (8).
1978—Par. (5). Puspan. L. 95–354 added par. (5).