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Congressmen Frank and Tierney Applaud Removal of Dale Jones as Director of NOAA Law Enforcement |
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Barney Frank (D-MA) and John F. Tierney (D-MA) responded to the recent decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to appoint an Acting Director for the Office of Law Enforcement (OLE), replacing the current Director, Mr. Dale Jones, and immediately open a nationwide search for a permanent OLE Director. “Today’s action by NOAA to appoint a new Acting Director for OLE is a step in the right direction. I am grateful to Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries Eric Schwab for acting on this matter and I am hopeful this will lead to the end of the unfair and abusive practices by the enforcement agency toward our fishermen,” said Congressman Tierney. “It is my intention to formally request the public release of a new IG report on the unacceptable behavior and work practices of Mr. Jones. This is imperative and only fair to those in the fishing community who have been unjustly targeted for so long. I will continue to be actively engaged on this issue and work to ensure appropriate action is taken.” Congressmen Frank and Tierney have repeatedly called for Mr. Jones to step aside, as Jones has come under heavy scrutiny in recent months as a result of findings in a January Inspector General’s (IG) report on enforcement issues, questionable actions revealed through Mr. Jones’ testimony at a March congressional hearing in Gloucester, Massachusetts and potential improprieties by Mr. Jones and OLE brought to light through recent Congressional Hearings. |
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JESSICA HATHAWAY: 'National Fisherman' editor says New York Times misrepresented catch share support
May 18, 2012 - The New York Times heralds catch shares for saving summer flounder and Northeast haddock, which is like crediting a freshman class for the seniors' high college placement rate. By the same token, we could blame catch shares for the demise of Northeast cod stocks. But we don't.