BOSTON, MA (February 03, 2009) — The federal government has asked a court to reconsider its order to suspend key fishing rules, saying the decision has caused massive uncertainty and disruption in fishing communities.
Last week, U.S. District Judge Edward Harrington said the government didn’t do an adequate analysis of a portion of the 2006 restrictions before enacting them. Fishermen have argued the rules were unfairly harsh.
Harrington suspended the rules, called Framework 42, and ordered a detailed review within 60 days.