FY2000/2001 WORKPLAN - LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Subgroup Leader: Paul Beiriger, Columbus, Ohio Law Enforcement
 
  • Expand contaminant work (fly overs and inspections of crude oil and oil waste pits) into Western Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
  •  Expand patrols (boat and aircraft) along the Ohio River and its tributaries to halt the unlawful harvest of freshwater mussels.
  •  Expand efforts to protect fish species from unlawful commercialization. 
  •  Establish a stronger working relationship between the various Federal and State wildlife law enforcement agencies.