I sponsored and worked on, with other Commerce Committee members, the provision to which Senator Chafee refers, and I can assure the Senator that the provision does require these transshipment permits to be consistent with all relevant herring management measures approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. I would simply mention that the ASMFC has expressed support for this provision.
Discussing a provision related to transshipment permits and herring management measures.
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