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U.S. Rep. Walter Jones on Thursday called for a hold on active prosecutions of fishermen until problems with NOAA law enforcement and litigation are resolved. Jones, R-N.C., said NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) law enforcement is “out of control, terribly mismanaged and needs a major overhaul.” The U.S. Department of Commerce recommends a major overhaul of federal fisheries policy in a new report discussed by the House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Oversight on Thursday. |
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33 Fishing Community Members Say Permit Bank, Giacalone are pluses for Gloucester
This permit bank is a true local treasure for our fishing community and related businesses. Its existence has been one of the only positive things to come to this fishing community in decades.
