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Alaska fishing groups protest expanded observers program Ketchican, Alaska
“A lot of Alaska fishermen are sitting here saying this program, which is scheduled to start in a month, is extremely onerous for the small community-based boats and doesn’t contain the logistical detail that we need to know – and didn’t have input on – in order to minimize the impact on our businesses,” Falvey said.
The new program will include commercial boats under 60 feet. For 2013, vessels under 40 feet will remain exempt.
Read more: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner – Alaska fishing groups protest expanded observers program
