February 18, 2021 — New executive orders are flying off President Joe Biden’s desk.
Many of those orders seek to reinstate regulations lifted by former President Donald Trump or enact new ones.
Mainers who make a living on the water are particularly concerned about new regulations, and Maine’s Congressional delegation is concerned, as well.
They’ve sent multiple letters to federal agencies, attempting to inform the rulemaking process on fishery management plans.
Thousands of lobstermen say they fear that new regulations could leave them trapped.
“It could put a few of the smaller guys right out of business because they can’t compete with it,” lobsterman George Anderson said.
Conservation groups say it’s endangered whales that are feeling the pinch as they get tangled in rope.