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 Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:32 pm Post subject: Congressman’s Regulations Tour Nov 8th |
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Hello all –
Thank you all for participating in the Congressman’s Regulations Tour. While it is unfortunate that there are regulations negatively impacting your businesses and industry, we are looking forward to bringing light to it.
Please excuse the repeat of information for some of you, but I’d like to send one last email finalizing the details.
The event will take place on November 8th at Geechie Seafood on Shem Creek (258 Magwood Lane, Mount Pleasant). The fishing stop will be last on the Congressman’s tour. This stop will begin at noon, but we are asking that you are there no later than 11:45.
The order of the speakers will be:
Congressman Scott – he will introduce the and will speak about their impacts broadly, from a national point of view.
Capt. Mark Brown, Charleston Fishing charterboats– he will speak about the catch limit regulations more specifically and the negative impacts on South Carolina.
Capt. Keith Logan, recreational fisherman – he will provide the impact of the regulation on his business, and locally on the Grand Strand.
Jeremy Burnham, owner, Atlantic Game and Tackle – he will provide the impact of the fishing regulations on his business
Chef, Fig - he will give the impact on his business and the other local restaurants
As to the dress code – please wear what you would wear every day to work.
The Congressman will then bring the tour to a close.
Again, thank you all for participating and the information you have provided!
Best,
Tara O'Neill
Legislative Assistant
To All,
On Tuesday November 8th at 12 noon, Congressman Tim Scott will have a scheduled public meeting at the “Geechie Seafood Dock” located on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. The format of the meeting will not be a Q&A but rather a 3-5 mins of multiple people speaking starting with Congressman Scott who will open with an overview of the regulations and negative impact it has had nation-wide and how the fishing industry is so integral to our state and more importantly our district.
Topics;
Concerns with Magnuson-Stevens
• the Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) are too strict and ignore the provisions of Sec. 101 that require consideration of the economic and social impacts that such standards will have on the fishing communities.
o Strengthen language of Sec 101(b): “shall”- will require the economic study be done
o We need to address how these ACLs will be derived; they are currently set at the lowest level allowed maybe increase to the middle of the range that will allow for continued rebuilding of the stock?
• Definition for “overfished”- needs to be redefined; currently too broad, needs to be more direct
• Must use the “sound science” approach with current data
o Require data that has a reliability of 90% or greater that it is accurate
o Currently using the “best available” data that is sometimes years old; this is not good enough
A light lunch will be made available and provided by “Abundant Seafood” and “Boat House Restaurant”. Please try to make this meeting, we need as many people that are directly impacted by this and have concerns over the way the federal government is managing our fisheries. If you want to show our first district Congressman Tim Scott your support and that you care, BE THERE!
The address for the “Geechie Seafood Dock” is: 248 Magwood Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29466 Phone: (843) 478-5078
Article with map and directions http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/geechie-seafood/Location?oid=3628994
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