Alaska
Congressman Don Young Fights for Alaska’s Fishermen, Reintroduces Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
Alaska Native News by Zack Brown, Office of Representative Young - January 5, 2021
Washington, D.C. – This week, on the opening day of the 117th Congress, Congressman Don Young (R-AK) introduced the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. This legislation reauthorizes the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery and Conservation Management Act – landmark fisheries management and conservation legislation first written by Congressman Young in 1975. The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) was last reauthorized in 2006.
https://alaska-native-news.com/congressman-don-young-fights-for-alaskas-fishermen-reintroduces-magnuson-stevens-act-reauthorization/53059/
National
New Organization to Provide Labor Certification for Fishing Vessels
Perishable News by National Fisheries Institute Seafood - January 5, 2021
Washington D.C. – Developed by a diverse group of experts in fish harvesting with consultation from labour non-profit organisations, the FISH Standard for Crew is developing a voluntary, independent and accredited third-party certification program for labour practices on vessels in wild-capture fisheries. The name “FISH” represents the scope of the standard: Fairness, Integrity, Safety and Health.
https://www.perishablenews.com/seafood/new-organization-to-provide-labor-certification-for-fishing-vessels/
Federal Register
North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 01/06/2021
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Crab Plan Team will meet January 11, 2021 through January 14, 2021.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/06/2020-29242/north-pacific-fishery-management-council-public-meeting
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