At the end of July, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), proposed a change to the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule which currently limits boats over 65-feet to a maximum speed of 10 knots, in certain areas, during certain times of the year.
We understand the importance of protecting North Atlantic right whales, but NOAA’s new proposal is classic government overreach – missing the mark on conservation while causing unintended consequences for the public.
The entire marine industry, is asking for your support. Simply go to the Federal Register Website before October 31st and submit a comment. The IGFA (International Game Fish Association) has created a sample comment you can simply copy and paste into the Federal Register Form. You can find that pre-written comment here.