Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries a. Draft Year: b. Amendment Year: c.

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Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries a. Draft Year: b. Amendment Year: c. International or National?: d. Description of Function/Environmental Issues Affected: e. Agency/Group Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement: Marine Mammal Protection Act (1972) a. Draft Year: b. Amendment Year: c. International or National?: d. Description of Function/Environmental Issues Affected: e. Agency/Group Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (1973) a. Draft Year: b. Amendment Year: c. International or National?: d. Description of Function/Environmental Issues Affected: e. Agency/Group Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement:

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18.     Marine protection research and sanctuaries act , 1972

a) Draft Year: 1972

          b) Amendment Year: 1977, 1988, 1992 (latest)

c) International or National?: International

d) Description of Function/Environment Issues Affected: This act prohibits the dumping of harmful material into ocean that affects human health, welfare, or amenities, or the marine environment, ecological systems, or economic potentialities.

19.     Marine Mammal Protection Act, 1972

a) Draft Year: 1972

          b) Amendment Year: 1994

c) International or National?: International

d) Description of Function/Environment Issues Affected: Prohibits, the "take" of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas, with certain exceptions, and the importation of marine mammals and marine mammal products into the U.S.

20.     Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, 1973

a) Draft Year: 1973

          b) Amendment Year: 1983

c) International or National?: International

d) Description of Function/Environment Issues Affected: Washington Convention, and is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.

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