Senate Passes American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Late last week the Senate passed the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act. Now it’s set to go to the House.
For those unfamiliar with the Bill, it was previously passed by the Senate in August 2018. It directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish the “ American Fisheries Advisory Committee to advise on an existing grant program to address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.” NOAA will be required to establish six regions within...
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