Institute for Policy Integrity, NYU School of Law http://policyintegrity.org/files/publications/NOAAs_Enforcement_Practices.pdf [From executive summary] In 2010, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Inspector General uncovered a “troubling pattern” of regionally inconsistent enforcement of the nation’s laws on fishing and the protection of marine life. In particular, the Northeast Region of the country appeared to use “excessive” fines … Continue reading »
