| Release #: M11-06 |
| Release date: Nov. 12, 2003 |
| Contact: Petty Officer Judy Silverstein |
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY |
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Coast Guard To Hold Listening Sessions on Fisheries Law Enforcement Plan |
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CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Coast Guard will hold a listening session Thurs., Nov. 13, 2003 seeking input from all sectors of the fishing industry on its fisheries law enforcement strategy, especially as it relates to current fisheries trends and future challenges. The Coast Guard will discuss a fisheries strategic plan, known as Ocean Guardian, which outlines the Coast Guard’s strategy for effective and professional fisheries law enforcement. The Coast Guard enforces fisheries laws and regulations in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (3.4 million sq.mi.) and on the high seas. Ocean Guardian is revalidated every five years to ensure it is properly aligned with domestic and international enforcement needs. The Coast Guard encourages commercial and recreational fishermen, managers, conservationists and enforcement partners to participate. The listening session will consist of a brief presentation on Ocean Guardian followed by a facilitator-led issue discussion. During the discussion, all participants will be given the opportunity to identify and comment upon important issues currently affecting the industry. Future impact will also be open for discussion. Ideas for improving the Coast Guard’s fisheries law enforcement strategy will also be sought. Interested persons unable to attend the listening sessions may send comments via e-mail through a special Ocean Guardian website, <http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opl/mle/LMR.htm>. A copy of the current Ocean Guardian Strategic Plan, and a report on key outcomes from each listening session can also be found at the site. The listening session will be held in Charleston, South Carolina on Thurs. Nov. 13, 2003 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the: Holiday Inn Historic District 125 Calhoun St Charleston SC 29401 Specific addresses and any changes to the schedule will be posted on the Ocean Guardian website. -uscg- The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the |
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