Atlantic Councils

Section 302(a) (16 U.S.C. 1852(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking 18 and inserting 19; and (ii) by inserting before the period at the end the following: and 1 liaison appointed by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (4) who is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to represent the interests of fisheries under the jurisdiction of such Council; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking 21 and inserting 22; and (ii) by inserting before the period at the end the following: and 1 liaison appointed by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (4) who is a member of the New England Fishery Management Council to represent the interests of fisheries under the jurisdiction of such Council; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Requirements for liaison The Secretary shall appoint an individual to be a liaison between the Councils described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) who has expertise in a fishery that spans the geographical areas of both such Councils..