More broadly, this sequence of events starkly illustrates why we believe fishery management plans should be developed in-region through a transparent and robust review process rather than through an outside, centralized body.
Advocates for localized fishery management plans over centralized decision-making.
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Congress authorized the leasing and development program within the 1002 Area of ANWR not on a whim, but after decades of robust debate.
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