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Jared Huffman: The scientific evidence is clear that the revisions NOAA proposed to the 2008 Vessel Speed Rule will reduce the risk of…

On the recordJune 26, 2024
The scientific evidence is clear that the revisions NOAA proposed to the 2008 Vessel Speed Rule will reduce the risk of vessel strikes for right whales.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman emphasizes the importance of new vessel speed regulations for protecting right whales.

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