Tweet
EPA considering outlawing Lures
The EPA has commissioned a study on the pollution effects caused by fishermen using soft plastics and lures reported the Whitehouse. The Report was based on fisheries in Texas and only along the coastal, estuary environments, meaning bays and beachfront. The Administration and EPA are studying plans to implement a ban on the use of all soft plastics and topwater lures due to the hazardous chemicals utilized in the manufacturing processes for creating these lures and the continued ill-affects to marine wildlife. According to John Ternherover with the EPA, the plastics do not degrade over time and have a half-life similar to Uranium 238. They are responsible for untold deaths of fish and wildlife species. Currently, Mae Doitrnot with the EPA, working with Texas State Biologist, Carrie Lotachet, has issued an investigative analysis linking the deaths of 1317 Kemp's Ridley Turtles and 4781 Green Sea turtles to choking on such lures. 83,759 sea birds' deaths have been directly attributable to engulfing or attempted engulfing of the lures by sea birds. The Administration is seeking final input regarding the studies by the EPA before President Obama signs an Executive Order instigating a complete ban on all artificial lures, including ones made with fish byproducts such as "Gulp!". Fisherpersons shall have no alternative but to use live bait such as shrimp and croaker along the Texas Coast. The Whitehouse said few jobs would be affected by the ban.
If the Ban is implemented, the Department of Homeland Security will enforce the Ban and has issued a pre-emptive plan to enter all houses and search diligently for contraband (lures) and Homeland Security states they already have the authority to enter citizens' homes to ensure compliance; however, President Obama's Press Secretary did state that the President will cite the right to enter at will in his Order. The President's Press secretary announced that President Obama will strive to pass legislation similar to the "Cash for Clunkers" program under the Stimulus Plan and the trade of existing lures with be called "Croakers for Chokers". Details will be coming in the near future.
If the Ban is implemented, the Department of Homeland Security will enforce the Ban and has issued a pre-emptive plan to enter all houses and search diligently for contraband (lures) and Homeland Security states they already have the authority to enter citizens' homes to ensure compliance; however, President Obama's Press Secretary did state that the President will cite the right to enter at will in his Order. The President's Press secretary announced that President Obama will strive to pass legislation similar to the "Cash for Clunkers" program under the Stimulus Plan and the trade of existing lures with be called "Croakers for Chokers". Details will be coming in the near future.
Comment