July 30, 2010 *Special* In The Loop Newsletter

*Special Edition*

In the Loop

Bringing the Aleutians East Borough, the AEB School District and Eastern Aleutian Tribes together by sharing common goals.

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Congress Passes Bill to Delay EPA Fishing Boat Pollution Rules

Last night, (July 29, 2010), the U.S. House and Senate passed a bill (S. 3372) to extend the current moratorium on the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirements for all commercial and charter fishing vessels, regardless of size, and for other commercial vessels (e.g. tugs, barges and water taxis) under 79 feet. The bill is currently on its way to President Obama’s desk, awaiting his signature.

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