I remain concerned that At-Sea Monitors are set to return to fishing vessels tomorrow after a March 24 emergency action by NOAA suspended the requirement to protect the health and safety of fishing crews.
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UPDATE: I am pleased that NOAA has now decided, albeit at the last minute, to extend the waiver for At-Sea Monitors until August. COVID-19 has disrupted huge segments of our economy, and it has had a particularly severe impact on our fishing community.
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This waiver will allow boats and their crew to continue their work as a critical component of our domestic food production system without fearing exposure to COVID-19.
