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Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-A in paragraph B in subparagraph (6) in the first line (page 1, line 23 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "; and" and inserting the following: ';'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-A in paragraph B in subparagraph (7) in the first line (page 1, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "needs." and inserting the following: 'needs; and'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2-A in paragraph B by inserting after subparagraph (7) the following:
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(8) An ecosystem-based characterization of each species under consideration.
 
SUMMARY
This amendment adds to the bill the requirement that each species' fishery management plan must include an ecosystem-based characterization of the species under consideration.