03/23/2009
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"Well, we would like to be kept abreast on that because the concern, of course, is that if the startup funds aren't in place, then program implementation may be delayed. I don't think that anyone gains..."
"Give us the environmental data, but don't include us in that marine spatial planning at this point in time."
"We are very concerned about it, having sat down with Jane Lubchenco and talked about this..."
"I am concerned, however, that because of budget limitations in 2011 we won't be able to perform all the crucial fishery surveys in Alaska this summer."