California Aquaculture Association

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
INITIAL STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR REGULATORY ACTION
(Pre-publication of Notice Statement)
Amend Section 238.5
Title 14, California Code of Regulations
Re: Stocking of Aquaculture Products
I. Date of Initial Statement of Reasons: May 10, 2010
II. Dates and Locations of Scheduled Hearings:
(a) Notice Hearing: Date: June 24, 2010
Location: Folsom, CA
(b) Discussion Hearing: Date: August 5, 2010
Location: [...]

CLEAR Legislation to Prohibit
Aquaculture Activities
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering major energy legislation called the Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 (CLEAR) bill, H.R.3534. While the main purpose is to establish new sources of energy, it contains a provision (Section 704) entitled Offshore Aquaculture Clarification that will prohibit the Department [...]

Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas was successful in getting $25 million for U.S. Aquaculture in the American Workers, State & Business Relief Act (H.R.4213).  The bill is now back in the House Agriculture Committee.  If the bill passes and is signed by the President we would have another feed assistance [...]

NIFA
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 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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 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 [...]

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 …

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 …