Resolutions in support of the passage of the Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act, which is in committee in the U.S. House and Senate, have made their way to local government agendas and have garnered the support of almost 20 South Carolina House members.
The Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act would give more leeway to the current 10-year rebuilding period for overfished areas. The current legislation, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, sets that time limit and other restrictions to prevent overfishing.
But S.C. Rep. Kevin Ryan, R-Pawleys Island and the sponsor of the S.C. House resolution, said that timetable is hurting local fishermen.Resolutions in support of the passage of the Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act, which is in committee in the U.S. House and Senate, have made their way to local government agendas and have garnered the support of almost 20 South Carolina House members.
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