H.R. 3037

Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act of 2011

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112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3037

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 22, 2011

Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people within Glacier Bay National Park in the State of Alaska.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act of 2011.

2.

Authorization for collection of gull eggs

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior may allow the collection of the eggs of glaucous-winged gulls (Larus glaucescens) not more frequently than twice each calendar year at up to 5 locations within Glacier Bay National Park in the State of Alaska by members of the Hoonah Indian Association.

(b)

Conditions

The Secretary of the Interior shall establish harvest schedules and locations and any other terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be necessary, based on an annual harvest plan to be prepared jointly by the Secretary and the Hoonah Indian Association.