July 30, 2010 Fish News

Posted on: August 2nd, 2010 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Fish News - newsletter

Fish News

July 30, 2010

Congress Passes Bill to Delay EPA Fishing Boat Pollution Rules

Last night, (July 29, 2010), the U.S. House and Senate passed a bill (S. 3372) to extend the current moratorium on the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirements for all commercial and charter fishing vessels, regardless of size, and for other commercial vessels (e.g. tugs, barges and water taxis) under 79 feet. The bill is currently on its way to President Obama’s desk, awaiting his signature.

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