Congressional Hearing on Fish Predation and Federal Regulations
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing examines how federal environmental statutes and predator management policies affect the survival of endangered fish species and the management of water and power resources.
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Native and Endangered Fish Species
These species are the subject of federal management policies and regulatory oversight discussed in the hearing.
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
The Commission provides input on how federal statutes impact tribal fishing rights and fish populations.
National Marine Fisheries Service
The agency is responsible for implementing federal regulations regarding marine and anadromous fish.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 10, 2016, in the Longworth House Office Building.
- The hearing focused on the intersection of predator species impacts and conflicting federal statutes regarding fish conservation.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and academic/private sector ecological experts.
- The hearing was held under the authority of the Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives.
- The session included opening statements from Chairman John Fleming and Ranking Member Jared Huffman.
Why It Matters
The hearing examines how federal environmental statutes and predator management policies affect the survival of endangered fish species and the management of water and power resources.
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Focus on Predation
The hearing highlights a specific legislative interest in shifting focus from habitat management to predator control as a means of species recovery.
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