Archive for the 'Action Center' Category

Call for Public Comments from White House IOAP Task Force

October 27th, 2009

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INVESTING IN SCIENCE  |  SECURING OUR FUTURE
The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force (White House) is seeking public input on its work with a focus on several key areas.  This is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to provide thoughtful and constructive comments on the important role of “sustainable” aquaculture development in coastal and ocean waters. [...]

National Aquatic Animal Health Plan Open for Comment

September 15th, 2009

National Aquatic Animal Health Plan Open for Comment Until October 20
The National Aquatic Animal Health Plan http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/downloads/naahp.pdf is available for public review and comment until October 20, 2009. The plan was developed by a Task Force led by the U.S. Department Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department [...]

More CAA Testimony to F & G Commission - 6/09

June 30th, 2009

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June 23, 2009
President Cindy Gustafson
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Ms. Gustafson:
The California Aquaculture Association (CAA) writes to express our interest and concern regarding agenda Item #15 “RE: MARKING AND INSPECTION OF LIVE FISH TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES AND INSPECTIONS OF AQUACULTURE FACILITIES” scheduled for a discussion hearing at the June 25 meeting of [...]

CAA Testimony to F & G Commission Meeting - 6/09

June 30th, 2009

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June 23, 2009
President Cindy Gustafson
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Ms. Gustafson:
The California Aquaculture Association (CAA) writes to express our interest and concern regarding proposed revisions of Section 671 in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, now scheduled for a discussion hearing at the June 25 meeting of the Commission [...]

CAA Watch List for California Legislation

April 17th, 2009

CAA is monitoring the following legislation in the California Legislature.  At its meeting on April 14, 2009, the Board of Directors adopted positions on each Bill and urges the members and friends of our association to take action accordingly.  As legislation is amended, our positions may change.  Please watch this space for updates!

 

California Aquaculture Legislative [...]

Changing the Fish and Game Code, Title 671 to allow aquaculture of non-native and exotic species.

January 5th, 2009

The DFG is revising section 671 of Title 14 (California Code of Regulations) that deals with importation and use of restricted species. Much of section 671 was written long ago as a means …

Delay in producing Inland and Marine Aquaculture PEIR documents.

January 5th, 2009

After some delays, due in part to several key people in the process leaving, Devin Bartley explained at the recent CAA board meeting that the production marine Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) is back on track. A renewed call for the PEIR …