We passed the following resolution today. Take a look at the following. Call your Senators and ask them to support this. Thanks to Wes, Paul, Mark, Jason, Scott and everyone else that has supported me in stopping the madness.
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3920&session=120&summary=B¬op=Y
EXCELLENT !!
Thanks for all Y’all have done. Let’s not let up!
2000 2220 KeyWest CC 225ox66 “Drippin Wet”
EXPRESSING THE OPPOSITION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ANY VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEMS OFF THE COAST OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR WITHIN THE STATE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH ATLANTIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL’S PROPOSED AMENDMENT 30 OR ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION, AND STRONGLY URGING THE SOUTH CAROLINIANS APPOINTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES TO SERVE ON THE SOUTH ATLANTIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL TO REFLECT THIS OPPOSITION IN THE COUNCIL’S DELIBERATIONS ON THESE MATTERS.
Whereas, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is considering an amendment, and possibly future amendments, to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region to require vessel monitoring systems (VMS) on federally permitted commercial fishing vessels, including charter or head boats that also carry a commercial snapper-grouper permit, even when carrying passengers for hire; and
Whereas, vessel monitoring systems would allow federal law enforcement and fishery officials to track commercial vessels at all times - twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five days a year - via satellite communications, even within South Carolina state waters or dockside in the State; and
Whereas, the average vessel monitoring system unit costs about three thousand five hundred dollars, and while there are currently reimbursements available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for most of the unit cost, fishermen would be required to pay for the unit and its estimated three to four hundred dollars installation cost by a “qualified marine electrician” in advance and wait up to forty-five days for reimbursement; and
Whereas, fishermen would be responsible for the vessel monitoring system service provider fees which are estimated to be over six hundred dollars a year, but could be much higher if it is determin
Thank you Rep. Goldfinch.
You are obviously our champion. We have needed a hero for a long time.
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A step in the right direction.
Thanks Mr Goldfinch!
Wes…just can’t say enough about all you have been doing to address these issues for along time. Kudos Man!
NN
07 23 Key West Twin 115 Yammys
I spoke with Senator Campsen tonight and he said he’s already gotten some calls, and specifically mentioned hearing from Mark Brown. With his help, we’ll get this through the Senate. Call your senators and tell them to support this resolution.
Stephen Goldfinch
“Sleep When You’re Dead!”
The right man at the right time!
Senator Campsen is also one of us. Great senator, honestly. Need to thank all these guys for helping us when you see them.
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I like it
Thank You Representative Goldfinch!
Somebody take that man fishing! === and somebody else take D.C. and contribute to the reef building
I just went and asked Lindsey Graham to support this…
Thank Mr Goldfinch…
Thanks Mr Goldfinch and Phin for all your week and intelligence updates with this !!!
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Originally posted by PhinThank you Rep. Goldfinch.
You are obviously our champion. We have needed a hero for a long time.
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X2!!!
Set the trap boys, we going to pass through them again!!
Question for the group: how would this resolution impact VMS requirements in other fisheries off SC? It sounds like the resolution is specific to snapper/grouper, but other fisheries already operate off SC with VMS (eg some net fishermen). Will they ask for NMFS to repeal those requirements?
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Originally posted by smoothdogQuestion for the group: how would this resolution impact VMS requirements in other fisheries off SC? It sounds like the resolution is specific to snapper/grouper, but other fisheries already operate off SC with VMS (eg some net fishermen). Will they ask for NMFS to repeal those requirements?
The last 3 paragraphs are the “asks.” They aren’t asking for any repeals. Only opposition to VMS for snapper grouper FMP’s.
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Good job. Thank you! I have sent my NC legislators a link to the resolution and asked them to do the same thing.
isn’t it amazing what a simple email can do. (phew, like it was easy!) good work gentlemen