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.