Re: Pelagic Boundaries [was: Re: [MDOsprey] A Leg Up On Mississippi]
Fran Saunders (saunderf@ARI.Net)
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 07:37:07 -0400
I've just caught up on the pelagic boundaries debate, and I
think the point Ed makes is well taken. When looking at the
legal aspects one must consider the "purpose" of the rules.
Since we are not concerned with commercial or salvage rights
here, the main reasons (I believe) for federal pronouncements
in this area, then what ARE we concerned with? I would
guess that a reasonable and consistent standard would do the
trick, no? So, then, it would appear that since the MD/DCRC
has a standard, it is perfectly acceptable to use that unless
and until the RC decides to change it, or until some other
body changes it for each and every state.
Any objections, then, if I count the puffin and the skua on the
comp list????
Fran
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