Losers in U.S. District Court, the fishing industry plaintiffs challenging the federal government's alleged "back door" catch share regimen for the New England groundfishery Friday agreed to file notice that they will challenge the judge's opinion in the U.S. Court of Appeals, while also seeking an inspector general's investigation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's rule-making process.
Congressman John Tierney's office said Friday the fisheries' congressional coalition will likely back the request for the IG's investigation.
"I talked to the congressman, and he is working with his colleagues — both House and Senate — to draft a letter seeking review or investigation of NOAA's processes," said Tierney's spokeswoman, Kathryn Prael.
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