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Coast Guard tells lawmakers it will work to avoid harming fishermen after policy letter drew industry backlash
Summary
Members warned that Coast Guard Policy Letter 24‑02 on classification is undermining the alternative compliance pathway and harming small shipbuilders and fishermen; the Coast Guard said it is engaging stakeholders and will avoid immediate compliance actions while seeking a path forward.
Representative Van Drew told the Subcommittee he believes Coast Guard Policy Letter 24‑02 "is undermining congressional intent" behind the alternative compliance pathway and should be withdrawn because it is making compliance cost‑prohibitive for working fishermen and domestic shipyards.
"Policy letter 24 0 2 reverses that choice," Van Drew…
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