Board hears warning: developments in Washington could slow NOAA Fisheries processes

Feb 13, 2025

Board members were alerted that political developments in Washington may slow NOAA Fisheries’ workflow and possibly delay fishing season openings; staff agreed to invite NOAA and state contacts to brief the board at the next meeting.

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Board members discussed reports that political developments in Washington, D.C., were affecting NOAA Fisheries’ operations and could delay the start dates for some groundfish and scallop seasons. Mary (board member) summarized that conversations with contacts suggested agency workflows are slowed and recommended placing an informational briefing on the next meeting agenda.

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