Fisheries
Washington, DC – A House Natural Resources Committee hearing today on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act brought to light findings of a new study from the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies, which indicates a need for flexibility in fisheries stock rebuilding plans.
Council Approved Omnibus Recreational Accountability Measure Amendment
Washington, DC – In a letter sent June, 14, 2013, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)
Challenges Administration on Its Data Collection Program
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), a senior member of the House Committee on Natural Resources appeared at a Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs oversight hearing on data collection issues in determining catch limits for fish stocks. Pallone questioned both Dr. Richard Merrick, Chief Science Advisor of the National Marine Fisheries Service as well as Robert Beal, Executive Director of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
BELFORD, NJ – Today at the Belford Seafood Co-op, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced his plan to introduce the first Superstorm Sandy supplemental emergency aid bill that will assist the fishing industry and coastal communities badly impacted by the storm. Pallone’s legislation provides $193 million to fully fund the estimated cost to recover storm affected fisheries.
BELFORD, NJ – On Monday, April 8, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will announce his plan to assist the fishing industry and coastal communities badly impacted as a result of Superstorm Sandy at the Belford Seafood Co-op. Pallone will also speak with commercial fishermen to discuss the damage they suffered what assistance is needed for a full recovery.