Obama nominee admits flaws in fisheries' 'catch-share' system
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During congressional testimony last week, a presidential nominee acknowledged “problems” in the fisheries “Catch Share” program for New England fishermen.
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Pingree: Fishing boat EPA exemption passes House
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PORTLAND, Maine—Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine says the House has adopted a bill to exempt smaller fishing boats from EPA rules regulating discharges.
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U.S. Senate KOs bid to stop catch shares
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U.S. Senate members of a conference committee have blocked an extension of the Jones amendment through the rest of fiscal 2012, setting aside a measure that would have barred the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from converting more fisheries into commodities markets, multiple sources said Wednesday.
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Kerry, Delegation Urge Disaster Relief for Massachusetts Fishermen
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BOSTON – Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, along with Congressmen Barney Frank, John Tierney, and William Keating, today urged U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson to issue an economic disaster declaration for Massachusetts fishermen.
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Seven Senators write to NMFS on Needs of Local Communities in Catch Shares
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Seven lawmakers wrote to NOAA Under Secretary Jane Lubchenco and Assistant Administrator Eric Schwaab requesting that "request the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) provide guidance to Regional Fishery Management Councils regarding the implementation of its Catch Share Policy." The letter was sent by Senators Barbara Boxer, Lisa Murkowski, John Kerry, Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Mark Begich and Congressmen Mike Thompson, Peter DeFazio.
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