WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Lisa Murkowski and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced a bill to extend the moratorium protecting the commercial fishing fleet from unnecessary regulations threatened by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for one additional year. Given that the commercial vessels exemption from pending EPA regulations expires at Midnight on December 18, 2014, this […]
The U.S. Forest Service has done an about-face on the issue of photography on U.S. Forest Service lands throughout the nation. Previously this week, it was reported that the U.S. Forest Service would be charging up to $1,500 for permits to film or take photographs in federally designated wilderness areas or face penalties of up to $1,000. […]
It was announced by trooper dispatch, in a release, that 75-year-old Cordova fisherman, Roger Lee Koechling was convicted after a three-day bench trial on charges of Reckless Endangerment x4 Disorderly Conduct x4, and Two counts of Reckless Operation of a Marine Vessel. The case stems from an event that occurred on the Eyak River in […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as consultants for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel as the agency considers steps to reduce lead based paint exposure from the renovation, repair, and painting of public and commercial buildings as required by section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control […]