SOUTHERN OFFSHORE FISHING ASSOCIATION

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

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Matched citations: H.R. 8705

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

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Matched citations: H.R. 8862

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

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Matched citations: S.4262

● Provide Working Waterfront draft legislation for Client; review FISH Wellness Act, provide feedback to Hill staff on House staff; review H.R. 6235 and reach out to Hill staff to discuss legislation ● Continue to monitor developments related to potential vessel speed rules by NOAA for the protection of North Atlantic Right Whales & Rices Whales; provide Client with NOAA-BOEM Offshore Wind Strategy to protect Right Whales; provide Client with opportunity to comment on draft Senate Offshore Wind legislation ● Advise Client on Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) opportunities; share NOAA announcement on the program; provide Client with advice for commenting on NOAAs data confidentiality proposed rule; review NOAAs final 2024 MMPA List of Fisheries ● Participate in Hill staff committee meeting on national fisheries issues ● Inform Client on NOAAs final ESA listing decision for Queen Conch in FL waters

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Matched citations: H.R. 6235

● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft ● Provide advice and opportunity for Client to review and comment on draft national working waterfront legislation ● Continue to monitor developments related to potential vessel speed rules by NOAA for the protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide feedback to Hill staff ● Advise Client on EPA proposed rule related to ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on creating a National Fish and Seafood Council ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on draft letter to NOAA re: improving the fishery disaster process; cover hearing/report to Client on H.R. 5103 on fishery disaster process ● Provide legislative feedback to Hill staff: offshore aquaculture & NOAA Weather Act ● Provide draft questions for industry to submit to the SAFMC/NOAA ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites

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Matched citations: H.R. 5103

● Conduct Hill staff meeting for Client on relevant FL fisheries issues ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; regular communications with Hill staff ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on NOAAs whale-vessel speed rules (NP Right & Rices Whales); NOAAs Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator ● Provide Client an opportunity to sign a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions

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Matched citations: HR 3980

● Conduct Hill staff meeting for Client on relevant FL fisheries issues ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; regular communications with Hill staff ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on NOAAs whale-vessel speed rules (NP Right & Rices Whales); NOAAs Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator ● Provide Client an opportunity to sign a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions

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Matched citations: HR 5103

● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide information to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend House Natural Resources Hill staff briefing on Offshore Wind; issue report to client ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; discuss subsidy issues with NOAA staff; issue report to Client ● Conduct staff meeting with Hill staff to discuss FL fisheries issues & report to Client; provide oversight questions to Hill staff re: coastal/fisheries programs ● Ongoing communications with NOAA staff re: implementation of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act; agency subsequently issued FAQ document which was shared with Client ● Communications with NOAA HQ & regional staff re: issues relate to the closure of the 2023 GOMEX Greater Amberjack commercial fishery ● Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian

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Matched citations: H.R. 872

● Communications with Client & Hill staff on committee approval of HR 4690; provide draft amendments to staff; develop/submit national industry letter to Congress (signed by Client) opposing approval of HR 4690 ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft IUU FISH Act & derelict fishing gear legislation ● Provide Client advice for comments to Hill staff on Regional Fishery Management Council membership ● Participate in BOEM stakeholder sessions on fisheries mitigation guidance ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion ● Ongoing communications with Hill staff on MMPA, product seizure, and ocean-related amendments to national USCG/NDAA legislation ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national ballast water management provision for commercial fishing vessels

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Matched citations: HR 4690

● Ongoing communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress signed by Client ● Continue to inform Client on Administration offshore wind energy developments ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion ● Communications with Hill staff on an MMPA amendment to national USCG/NDAA legislation

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Matched citations: H.R. 3075

● Ongoing communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress signed by Client ● Continue to inform Client on Administration offshore wind energy developments ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion ● Communications with Hill staff on an MMPA amendment to national USCG/NDAA legislation

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Matched citations: H.R.4521

● Request/organize a virtual meeting with NOAA/NMFS staff on Amendment 53 to the GMFMC Red Grouper FMP ● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: H.R. 3075

● Request/organize a virtual meeting with NOAA/NMFS staff on Amendment 53 to the GMFMC Red Grouper FMP ● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: H.R.4521

● Request/organize a virtual meeting with NOAA/NMFS staff on Amendment 53 to the GMFMC Red Grouper FMP ● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: HR 4690

● Request/organize a virtual meeting with NOAA/NMFS staff on Amendment 53 to the GMFMC Red Grouper FMP ● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: H.R. 5770

● Request/organize a virtual meeting with NOAA/NMFS staff on Amendment 53 to the GMFMC Red Grouper FMP ● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: HR 59

● Request/organize a virtual meeting with NOAA/NMFS staff on Amendment 53 to the GMFMC Red Grouper FMP ● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: S.1484

â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075; Client signs national letter on HR 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate with Client in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: H.R. 3075, HR 3075

â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075; Client signs national letter on HR 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate with Client in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: HR 4690

â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075; Client signs national letter on HR 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate with Client in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: HR 59

â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075; Client signs national letter on HR 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate with Client in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion

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Matched citations: S.1484