Sen. Cantwell Says NOAA's Delays Bring "Havoc" to WA Salmon Industry
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] - February 29, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) demanded accountability from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for bureaucratic delays in the agency that threaten the viability of Washington’s salmon hatcheries.
The agency has failed to approve Hatchery Genetic Management Plans—which are required for salmon hatcheries to comply with the Endangered Species Act. Without approved plans, Washington’s salmon hatcheries are left vulnerable to lawsuits and closures.
So far NOAA has only approved 52 out of 391 Hatchery Genetic Management Plans. Cantwell pressed the agency on the lack of approvals.
“Do you think this is a challenge, that we that don’t have plans reviewed by NOAA?” Cantwell asked.
Sam Rauch, NOAA Deputy Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, stated the agency was having trouble...
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Sen. Cantwell Says NOAA's Delays Bring "Havoc" to WA Salmon Industry
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] - February 29, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) demanded accountability from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for bureaucratic delays in the agency that threaten the viability of Washington’s salmon hatcheries.
The agency has failed to approve Hatchery Genetic Management Plans—which are required for salmon hatcheries to comply with the Endangered Species Act. Without approved plans, Washington’s salmon hatcheries are left vulnerable to lawsuits and closures.
So far NOAA has only approved 52 out of 391 Hatchery Genetic Management Plans. Cantwell pressed the agency on the lack of approvals.
“Do you think this is a challenge, that we that don’t have plans reviewed by NOAA?” Cantwell asked.
Sam Rauch, NOAA Deputy Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, stated the agency was having trouble...
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