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FYI...
I am the Stakeholder Representative on the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee and am charged with representing the National Fishermen's interests. Also, being the Executive Director of UMS (United Mobile Sportfishermen) and the RFA National Shore Access Rep, I am very very involved in this fight.
As of today (Thursday evening) I can confirm there is a settlement negotiation ongoing between the NPS and the Plaintiffs aka The Big Three (Defenders of Wildlife, National Audobon & Southern Environmental Law Center).
Today, NPS filed for a one week extension to the hearing on the injunction that is scheduled for tomorrow. The request was not answered today so we do not know what is going to happen tomorrow. The judge could take many roads.
Bottom line is anything more severe than the interim plan will be devestating. If you see the videos posted earlier in this thread you will understand.
The short term does not look good from any angle and the hope for long term preservation of access is up in the air. I can say that the fight is serious and more severe than any before. We have the "best" group ever assembled to wage this battle and are dealing with things in a no holds barred manner.
In the end, this fight will come down to lawyers, lobbyists and money. If you care about beach access make sure you support local and national organizations with membership dues and donations. That is how we wage this war. I will post an update as I know more.
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