Marine Mammal Protection Act
Act of the United States Congress in 1972 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the New Zealand act, see Marine Mammals Protection Act.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) was the first act of the United States Congress to call specifically for an ecosystem approach to wildlife management.
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Long title | An Act to protect marine mammals; to establish a Marine Mammal Commission; and for other purposes. |
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Enacted by | the 92nd United States Congress |
Effective | December 21, 1972 |
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Public law | 92-522 |
Statutes at Large | 86 Stat. 1027 |
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Titles amended | 16 U.S.C.: Conservation |
U.S.C. sections created | 16 U.S.C. ch. 31 §§ 1361–1362, 1371-1389, 1401-1407, 1411-1418, 1421-1421h, 1423-1423h |
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