Recommendation Letter - Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council May 2015

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This letter to the Secretary of the Interior and the chair of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR) provides the Council’s policy and program recommendations regarding federal agencies’ permitting processes.  The letter conveys specific recommendations to: 1) increase the transparency of the permitting process, 2) expand utilization of state and nationwide permits, 3) share science and technology within and between agencies, and 4) requests additional funding for resources to expedite permit reviews.

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The Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council is a Federal Advisory Committee Act group that advises the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce on aquatic conservation and restoration endeavors in​ ​fresh, estuarine, and marine environments that benefit recreational fishery...
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Falls Church,VA
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The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. From habitat restoration to aquatic invasive species prevention, captive breeding to population assessment and monitoring, our programs are driven by the...
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Falls Church,VA
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