Fishing Safety: The Policy Implications of Cooperatives and Vessel Improvements

Full Committee Hearing
Date:  Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Time:  2:30 PM
Location:  SR

The hearing will address fishing safety issues in the context of cooperatives and vessel improvements, specifically with regards to legislative proposals on the topics of the American Fisheries Act vessel replacement, and the Freezer Longline Pacific Cod Cooperative. Senator Cantwell will preside.

Testimony

  • Leslie Hughes

    Executive Director
    North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association Vessel Safety Program
  • James N. Sanchirico

    Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy
    University of California-Davis
  • Chris Woodley

    Chief, External Affairs Division
    United States Coast Guard District 13

Witness Panel 2

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