Reps. Wittman and Kiggins join local leaders, anglers at Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 31 Aug 2023 10:37 PDT
Reps. Wittman and Kiggins join local leaders, anglers at Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament © The Virginian-Pilot
Last week, local leaders joined boaters and anglers at the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament to discuss concerns regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s proposed expansion of its North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule.
The proposed expansion would implement a 10 knot (11 mph) speed limit on boats 35 feet and greater across a vast area of the Atlantic coast. Under the proposed expansion, the speed limit would extend from Massachusetts to central Florida for 7 months out of the year. The proposed rule poses significant safety and economic concerns to America's recreational boating and fishing community.
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