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WahooUSMA · 02-23-2010, 04:22 PM

Worldcue^® Alert
Severity: Informational Alert
Transportation: Thousands of fishermen to rally outside the Capitol building in Washington DC Feb. 24. Traffic disruptions possible.

Incident: Fishermen's rally
Time/Date: 1200-1500 Feb. 24
Location: Outside the US Capitol building, Washington DC
Impact: Traffic disruptions

Summary
Thousands of commercial and recreational fishermen will gather outside the US Capitol building in Washington DC Feb. 24 to protest fishing regulations. Several senators and representatives are slated to attend the event, which will draw participants from across the country. The event will be peaceful. Limited traffic disruptions may occur on roads surrounding the protest site, including Constitution Avenue, Delaware Avenue, New Jersey Avenue and C Street.

Background
The fishermen are protesting the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which they claim has caused severe hardship for many small fishing businesses. Under the Act, fishing bans can be implemented on stocks in areas declared to be "overfished" if certain regulations are not met.

Advice
Allow additional time for travel in the area during the protest.

blitzburgh · 02-23-2010, 07:51 PM

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02-23-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	East Coast Woes Worldcue^® Alert Severity: Informational Alert Transportation: Thousands of fishermen to rally outside the Capitol building in Washington DC Feb. 24. Traffic disruptions possible. Incident: Fishermen's rally Time/Date: 1200-1500 Feb. 24 Location: Outside the US Capitol building, Washington DC Impact: Traffic disruptions Summary Thousands of commercial and recreational fishermen will gather outside the US Capitol building in Washington DC Feb. 24 to protest fishing regulations. Several senators and representatives are slated to attend the event, which will draw participants from across the country. The event will be peaceful. Limited traffic disruptions may occur on roads surrounding the protest site, including Constitution Avenue, Delaware Avenue, New Jersey Avenue and C Street. Background The fishermen are protesting the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which they claim has caused severe hardship for many small fishing businesses. Under the Act, fishing bans can be implemented on stocks in areas declared to be "overfished" if certain regulations are not met. Advice Allow additional time for travel in the area during the protest. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

02-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I LIKE IT!