Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) voices strong concerns over NOAA's Proposed Rule

Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) voices strong concerns over NOAA's Proposed Rule during key CJS Committee markup hearing © Senator Joe Manchin

Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) delivered a strong rebuke to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule during the July 25 Senate Appropriations Committee consideration of the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Commerce, Justice, & Science (CJS) spending bill.

Senator Manchin voted against the FY 2025 CJS spending bill due to his opposition to NOAA's proposed rule. "I could not in good conscience support the bill because of the grave concerns I still have with NOAA's proposed Vessel Speed Rule," said Senator Manchin.

The Senator highlighted NOAA's failure to consider technology as part of the solution to reduce the risk of vessel strikes.

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