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WASHINGTON, DC – Following Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (NJ-06) letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service requesting the denial of proposed restrictions on fishing for blueline tilefish along the Atlantic coast, NOAA has indefinitely delayed its decision on the proposal. The proposal – from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council – is for NOAA to apply the South Atlantic’s restriction of one blueline tilefish per vessel, per day to the entire length of the Atlantic.
After Four Decades, Toxic Chemicals Reform Key to New Jersey Takes Significant Step Forward
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as Congress begins the appropriations process, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) highlighted the importance of funding research agencies by announcing a $359,986 federal grant from the National Science Foundation to Rutgers University New Brunswick. The grant is for a project to design “a fiber-optic probe that will enable examination of tissue for signs of disease in real-time, non-invasively, at the level of traditional pathology.” Through this technology, a doctor could perform a biopsy (i.e.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released his public comment letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) urging the rejection of the Christie Administration’s proposed settlement in the State’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil Corporation for the company’s contamination of two oil refineries in New Jersey. Pallone is also encouraging New Jerseyans to submit public comments to NJDEP before the June 5 deadline.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) opposed the Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization legislation offered by House Republicans for threatening important environmental laws. The bill would amend and reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, which is the law governing management of fisheries in the United States. Congressman Pallone spoke on the House floor in opposition to the legislation and will vote against it later this evening.
Legislation would Help Thousands of New Jersey First Responders and Survivors
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released a letter he sent to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service requesting the denial of proposed restrictions on fishing for blueline tilefish along the Atlantic coast.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – At a chemical facility in Avenel, NJ today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, highlighted the progress in Congress and the importance to New Jersey of the TSCA Modernization Act. The legislation, which was formally introduced this week, has advanced to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee after recently passing a subcommittee by a unanimous 21-0 vote.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – In commemoration of Older Americans Month and National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today visited the Asbury Park Senior Center. He discussed his ongoing efforts in Congress to protect and enhance programs important to seniors.