According to a press release distributed yesterday, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs confirmed that recreational fishing infrastructure such as marinas, tackle and bait stores and public access points that provide fishing access are eligible for disaster assistance under the fishery disaster declaration.
MRAA Urges NOAA to Modernize Right Whale Vessel Strike Rule While Better Understanding Impacts to Marine Retailers
Comment Letter Calls for Balanced Conservation Measures, Greater Use of Technology and Stronger Economic Analysis
