Federal officials from two different agencies failed to agree on the findings of an environmental impact statement on Vineyard Wind, soon to become the developer of the largest offshore wind farm in the country.
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Returning To Work, NOAA Employees Wade Through Backlog Of Paperwork
Uncertainty about how long the federal government will stay open is putting pressure on fishing regulators. They’re returning to work after lawmakers reached a deal to fund the government through February 15th.
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During Shutdown, Regional Regulators Worry About Potential Impacts To Scallop, Atlantic Herring Fisheries
The New England Fishery Management Council is concerned about how an extended partial federal government shutdown could impact catch limits for Atlantic herring and new measures proposed for the scallop fishery.
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Federal Regulators Award $1.5M To RI, MA For Coastal Restoration Projects
Federal regulators have awarded more than $1.5 million to Rhode Island and Massachusetts to better-protect coastlines from the effects of sea level rise, major storms and flooding.
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NE Aquarium Scientists To Test Rope-Less Gear Made To Reduce Right Whale Entanglements
Scientists at the New England Aquarium will be testing rope-less fishing gear with lobstermen in the Gulf of Maine.
