Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Hearing on International Fisheries
April 2, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the following witnesses for the Full Committee hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., on International Fisheries: Management and Enforcement. The witnesses are below.
The hearing will focus on international fisheries issues, including Regional Fisheries Management Councils (RFMO’s), compliance reporting, and enforcement on the high seas.
International Fisheries: Management and Enforcement
Full Committee
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building
Witnesses:
Panel I:
The Honorable John D. Negroponte, Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State
Panel II:
Rear Admiral Arthur E. Brooks, District 17 Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
Dr. James W. Balsiger, Acting Assistant Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Mr. David A. Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science, U.S. Department of State
Panel III:
Mr. James Cook, Vice President, Pacific Ocean Producers, LLC
Mr. David Benton, Executive Director, Marine Conservation Alliance
Ms. Lisa Speer, Director, Water and Oceans Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
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