The U.S. seeks to deter illegal fishing and increase foreign markets for American exports. The U.S. State Department announced that U.S. Senior Official Casey Mace and Acting Principal…
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President Trump Supports Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic
His proclamation “restores commercial fishing access to all 4,913 square miles of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, located off the coast of New England.” President…
Read MoreFish Wholesaler Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Price Fixing Scheme
The defendant coordinated phone calls with other wholesalers to manipulate fishermen’s pay. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a fish wholesaler based in Florida pleaded guilty to…
Read MorePresident Orders Easing PRIMNM Fishing Prohibition
He also signed an executive order to assess the federal regulations imposed on the commercial fishing industry. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week intended to…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
Read MoreFTC Warns Seafood Chains Against False Claims of Local Fish
The agency sends letters to top ten restaurants, including Red Lobster and Long John Silver’s. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to America’s top seafood restaurant chains…
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Interior Issues Offshore Wind Research Lease to Maine
The agency states that the lease area could potentially “create up to 144 megawatts of clean energy.“ The Department of the Interior announced the nation’s first floating offshore…
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Bureau of Land Management Announces Agreement with Federal Foundation
Congressionally-created charity raises private funds for land conservation. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $11.1 million cooperative five-year agreement with the Foundation for America’s Public Lands…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Cases Challenging Federal Agencies’ Authority
The Chevron deference standard is under consideration. The Supreme Court heard arguments this past week on cases questioning the legitimacy of the Chevron deference, which allows government agencies…
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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Salmon Fisheries in Alaska
The environmental case under review would block chinook fishing to protect orcas. The Ninth Circuit Court ruled last week that fisheries trolling for king salmon in Alaska are…
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