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Sweetwater · 02-12-2010, 12:23 PM

Commercial fishermen in the northeast have long complained that NOAA's enforcement is inconsistent and penalties are more severe in the northeast compared to other areas. It appears that the US IG agrees.

I think the problem is that regional NOAA authorities have too much leeway to enforce as they "see fit" rather than adhering to a more universal policy.

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"The inspector general felt NOAA failed to adequately manage an enforcement program that dished out seemingly arbitrary penalties and fines. Complaints from fishermen included abuses of authority, disparate treatment and excessive fines."

For the full article: Report validates fishermen?s concerns - Cape Cod, MA - Wicked Local - Cape Cod

02-12-2010, 12:23 PM	#1
Sweetwater Ruled only by the tide iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Truro Posts: 801	U.S. Inspector General Agrees with Fishermen Commercial fishermen in the northeast have long complained that NOAA's enforcement is inconsistent and penalties are more severe in the northeast compared to other areas. It appears that the US IG agrees. I think the problem is that regional NOAA authorities have too much leeway to enforce as they "see fit" rather than adhering to a more universal policy. **** "The inspector general felt NOAA failed to adequately manage an enforcement program that dished out seemingly arbitrary penalties and fines. Complaints from fishermen included abuses of authority, disparate treatment and excessive fines." For the full article: Report validates fishermen?s concerns - Cape Cod, MA - Wicked Local - Cape Cod
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