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Pollock limit increased, Elected officials say 'thanks' but more action is needed |
| Industry has mixed reactions to skate and pollock increases | |||
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NOAA paid for judges' services from forfeited assets |
| Administrative Law Judges were unaware that the fines and forfeitures they levied were providing 60% of the funds used to pay them. | |||
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Schumer to call on NOAA to immediately sell assets inappropriately purchased with asset forfeiture funds |
| Senator to demand that funds from sales be used to help Northeastern fishermen who were excessively fined. | |||
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Conservation Law Foundation fights New Bedford and Gloucester in lawsuit |
| Motion would allow lawyers paid with tax-deductible contributions to oppose industry's effort against Feds | |||
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Barney Frank Issues Statement on NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Serious Issues Facing the Fishing Industry |
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Obama Administration assures Chairman Frank that his concerns regarding industry will be "given the highest priority" Frank agrees not to press for a new administrator |
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- Congressman Tierney Joins Barney Frank's Call for Lubchenco resignation
- In wake of funds abuse scandal, Nation's largest fishing port's newspaper calls for NOAA staff to face justice; White House, Congressional inquiry
- Inspector General releases highly-critical report on NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund
- NAACP, Bait, Watermen's Associations and Omega Protein pull out of Menhaden Panel
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EDITORIAL: Three months in, new fishing rules bring disarray
The catch share system was rolled out prematurely without the level of analysis, planning, budgeting, and community dialogue that would be expected to be associated with a major federal action.
