New joint Democrat-Republican bill to support American coastal communities reflects calls for a Federal Aquaculture Act in Canada
When it comes to aquaculture, politicians often have opposing views. But that’s not the case for US Congressional Representatives Steven Palazzo, a Mississippi Republican and Collin Peterson, a Minnesota Democrat.
In a rare show of common ground in Trump’s America, Palazzo and Peterson introduced the Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act last Friday to increase the United States involvement and production of healthy, sustainable, and affordable seafood.
This marks the first time comprehensive, offshore aquaculture legislation has been introduced in the United States that specifically addresses permitting harmonization for marine aquaculture. As of now, multiple agencies oversee the permitting process that adhere to different requirements, making it challenging to obtain necessary permits in a timely and cost-effective manner.
SeaWestNews – October 1, 2018.
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