Fishing Vessel discharge exemption passes Congress, now permanent fix sought (fish radio)
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Radio with Laine Welch] December 11, 2014
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Fishermen won’t need permits to hose down their decks, and the Coast Guard bill flies through Congress. More with Senators Murkowski and Begich after this
Fishermen can safely hose down their decks without fear of violating the Clean Water Act. Congress yesterday voted unanimously to extend a moratorium for three years that exempts commercial fishing vessels from needing incidental discharge permits. Senator Lisa Murkowskispearheaded the bipartisan push ...
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