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03-11-2010, 11:13 AM
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more fallout from this article.....white house response
Rhetoric vs. Reality [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]The Ocean Policy Task Force March 10, 2010 They say that the Obama Administration will accept no more public input. The Task Force did not cut off public comment. The Task Force’s [/SIZE] [/SIZE] [SIZE=3][SIZE=3]Interim Framework for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]was open for public comment for 60 days, from December 14, 2009 through February 12, 2010. The public comment period was publicly announced and well known. [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3] They say the Obama Administration has not listened to the views of the recreational fishing community, and that public input into the process was a charade from the beginning. The Task Force and CEQ ensured extensive opportunity to hear the views of the recreational fishing [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]community. On behalf of the Task Force, CEQ met with more than 20 prominent recreational fishing and boating groups from around the country, many on several occasions. (See below for a list of these meetings). CEQ hosted 38 expert roundtables to receive input from key stakeholder communities, including with the recreational fishing community. The Task Force also heard from recreational interests at six regional public meetings it held around the country. In addition, the Task Force received and reviewed close to five thousand written comments, many from the recreational fishing community. They say that the President has already approved an Executive Order to implement the recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force. The President has not approved an Executive Order. In fact, he has not even received the final Task [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]Force recommendations. When he does, it will be up to the President whether, when, and how he will adopt the final recommendations. They say the Task Force fails to recognize the importance of recreational fishing and its contribution to the Nation. The Task Force sincerely appreciates the conservation activities of recreational users, who have a long [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]history of actively participating in the stewardship of the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The Task Force strongly believes in the ability of recreational fishermen and women to continue to enjoy these activities, which are critical to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our country. They say that the National Policy and coastal and marine spatial planning will restrict access for recreational fishers. Nowhere in the President’s June 12, 2009 memorandum or in the [/SIZE] [/SIZE] [SIZE=3][SIZE=3]Interim Report of the Ocean Policy Task Force [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]of September 10, 2009 or in the [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]Interim Framework for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]report of December 9, 2009 does it state, suggest or even hint at regulating recreational fishing or any other activity. The Task Force draft reports are not map-drawing exercises, do not contain a zoning plan, and do not establish any restrictions on recreational fishing or public access, nor make any judgments about whether one ocean activity or use is better than another. [/SIZE][/SIZE] 2 [SIZE=3][SIZE=3]The Task Force is charged with recommending guidelines to promote collaborative, regionally-based oceans planning across the U.S. – a goal that should be in line with the interests of all recreational users. The process of developing coastal and marine spatial plans (CMS Plans) would take several years and include extensive stakeholder and public participation[/SIZE] [/SIZE] [SIZE=3][SIZE=3]. [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3] They say the Task Force has a pro-environment bias and neglects economic concerns The Task Force believes that economic growth and improved stewardship of the marine and Great Lakes [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=4][SIZE=4]are inextricably linked, and this is reflected in its two draft reports. Ensuring healthier ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes will benefit all recreational activities and the communities and economies that rely on them. Meetings with Recreational Fishing and Boating Groups Stakeholder Roundtables and Attendees [/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=3][SIZE=3]July 1, 2009 American Sportfishing Association, Ball Janik, LLP, Center for Coastal Conservation, Coastal Conservation Association, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation July 17, 2009 American Boat & Yacht Council, American Canoe Association, American Whitewater, Boat US, Marine Retailers Association of America, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, National Boating Federation, National Marine Manufacturers Association United Catcher Boats, US Sailing October 13, 2009 American Sportfishing Association, Ball Janik, LLP, Coastal Conservation Association, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Recreational Fishing Association, International Game Fish Association, Dana Warf Sportfishing, National Association of Charterboat Operators, Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel, Great Lakes Boating Federation Additional meetings with CEQ October 8, 2009 Center for Coastal Conservation, Coastal Conservation Association, American Sportfishing Association, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Bass/ESPN, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation February 17, 2010 Center for Coastal Conservation, National Marine Manufacturing Association, American Sportfishing Association, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation February 17, 2010 – night Billfish Foundation, Coastal Conservation Association, American Sportfishing Association, International [/SIZE][/SIZE] 
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03-11-2010, 09:26 PM
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That would be a direct assault on the Lousiana State Constitution.....
§27. Freedom to Hunt, Fish and Trap Section27. The freedom to hunt, fish, and trap wildlife, including all aquatic life, traditionally taken by hunters, trappers and anglers, is a valued natural heritage that shall be forever preserved for the people. Hunting, fishing and trapping shall be managed by law and regulation consistent with Article IX, Section I of the Constitution of Louisiana to protect, conserve and replenish the natural resources of the state. The provisions of this Section shall not alter the burden of proof requirements otherwise established by law for any challenge to a law or regulation pertaining to hunting, fishing or trapping the wildlife of the state, including all aquatic life. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to authorize the use of private property to hunt, fish, or trap without the consent of the owner of the property. Added by Acts 2004, No. 927, §1, approved Nov. 2, 2004, eff. Dec. 7, 2004.
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