Sec. 3. Definitions
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Section 206 of the National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 ( 33 U.S.C. 2105 ) is amended— by redesignating paragraphs
(2)and
(3)as paragraphs
(11)and (12), respectively; and by inserting after paragraph
(1)the following: The term artificial reef means a structure that is constructed or placed in the Gulf of Mexico for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources and commercial and recreational fishing opportunities. The term artificial reef planning area means a designated area within which artificial reef sites may be located when— a person obtains all appropriate permits; and each platform located in the artificial reef site is appropriately prepared. The term artificial reef site means an area within an artificial reef planning area that has been cleared to have decommissioned platforms placed in the boundaries of the artificial reef planning area to be used as an artificial reef. The term Commanding General means the Commanding General of the Corps of Engineers. The term decommission includes removing and moving a platform to an artificial reef site. The term Directors means— the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; and the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The term final application means a final application submitted to dispose of or remove a platform for use as an artificial reef under section 250.1727(g) of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). The term platform means an offshore oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. .
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