RELATING TO FISHERIES.

SB 22 exempts state actions related to fisheries operations and management from standard environmental review requirements. This directly affects commercial and recreational fisheries operators, as well as state agencies managing fisheries resources. The key provision removes the need for environmental assessments or reviews for routine fisheries management activities, such as stock assessments or habitat projects. This change aims to streamline regulatory processes for fisheries management without altering the underlying environmental protections.