Concerns Remain Over Potential Impacts HOUSTON, TX, April 16, 2013 – Following an initial review of the National Ocean Policy Final Implementation Plan released earlier today, significant questions and concerns remain about whether continued implementation of this initiative will adversely impact commercial and recreational activities across the United States. In response to the plan’s release, [...]
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National Ocean Council Releases Final Implementation Plan
WASHINGTON, DC, April 16, 2013 – The National Ocean Council today released the National Ocean Policy Final Implementation Plan, as well as an Appendix containing actions that federal agencies will take to implement the plan. In conjunction with today’s announcement, the White House Council On Environmental Quality also issued this press release.
Northeast Regional Planning Body Holds Second Meeting
The Northeast Regional Planning Body convened in Providence, Rhode Island for its second meeting on April 11-12, 2013. This body is comprised of federal, state, and tribal officials and is tasked by the National Ocean Policy Executive Order with establishing a Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan for coastal and marine areas in and offshore Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, [...]
Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Workshop Held In Arlington, VA
Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Workshop Held In Arlington, VA Earlier this month, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, in collaboration with federal agencies, convened the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Workshop in Arlington, VA. The workshop is an initial step in the launch of regional ocean planning in the Mid-Atlantic. During the meeting, it was announced that [...]
Northeast Regional Planning Body Holds Inaugural Meeting
Northeast Regional Planning Body Hold Inaugural Meeting The Northeast Regional Planning Body held its inaugural meeting on November 19-20, 2012 in Portland, Maine. This body is comprised of federal, state, and tribal officials and is tasked by the National Ocean Policy Executive Order with establishing a Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan for coastal and marine areas in [...]
U.S. House Committee Chairman Seeks Information Prior To Finalization of National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan
U.S. House Committee Chairman Seeks Information Prior To Finalization of National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan WASHINGTON, D.C., August 15, 2012 – U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA) today sent a letter to National Ocean Council Co-Chairs Nancy Sutley and John Holdren calling on the Obama administration to answer questions and provide previously-requested [...]
Oversight Field Hearing On Strengthening U.S. Fisheries and Economy Set for Aug. 25
Oversight Field Hearing On Strengthening U.S. Fisheries and Economy Set for Aug. 25 Oversight Field Hearing On Strengthening U.S. Fisheries and Economy Set for Aug. 25 The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee will hold a field hearing in Panama City, Florida on Saturday, August 25 to discuss “Fishing=Jobs: How Strengthening America’s Fisheries Strengthens Our Economy.” [...]
NOPC Issues Statement On U.S. House of Representatives Action
Bill Provides Time-Out In Implementation Of New Policy HOUSTON, TX – The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved the Fiscal Year 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill (H.R. 5326). The bill includes a provision under Sec. 553 that prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this bill to implement the new National Ocean Policy. This [...]
80+ Groups Submit National Ocean Policy Letter To Congress
Eighty-one groups today submitted a letter to U.S. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Harold Rogers (KY) asking that language be included in all Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations bills that would prohibit the use of funds to implement the new National Ocean Policy. The request was made as part of an effort to achieve a pause in [...]
AFL-CIO’s Maritime Trades Department Passes Resolution Supporting National Ocean Policy Oversight
Earlier this month, the AFL-CIO’s Maritime Trades Department (MTD) passed a resolution in which MTD and its affiliates “pledge our full support for vigorous congressional oversight over implementation of the National Ocean Policy and efforts to limit its adverse effects.” The resolution adds that “[w]e also stand with our union Brothers and Sisters in other [...]
