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The Role of Certification in Rewarding Sustainable Fishing

Full Committee Hearing
Date:  Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Time:  10:30 AM
Location:  Russell Senate Office Building

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. The hearing will examine third-party sustainability certification of U.S. seafood and its impact on the seafood options in grocery stores and restaurants. The hearing will also explore ways to make sure current and future sustainability certification efforts can benefit both the seafood industry and consumers.

THE ROLE OF CERTIFICATION IN REWARDING SUSTAINABLE FISHING
Subcommittee Hearing
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Hearing Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: 253 Russell Senate Office Building

 

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website.  Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact Anne Willis Hill at 202-224-4936 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date. 

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Testimony

  • Samuel D. Rauch

    Assistant Administrator (Acting)
    National Marine Fisheries Service
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  • Darren Blue

    Assistant Commissioner for Facilities Management & Services Program
    General Services Administration
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