04-21-2025, 07:16 PM
It is painfully clear that the "knee-jerk" actions of The Biden Administration to supposedly protect The Kings Fish, were undertaken unilaterally without developing consensus with the very real people in the cross hairs.
As a former employee of StarKist Samoa of 17 years, it has sentimental value like many other people of my Island Territory. StrKist Samoa provided a job and put food on the table and paid the bills. The income from we made took care of the obligations and responsibilities of families, villages, and church obligations as well. StarKist helped put the children through school. So Yes! You should understand why we feel threatened by this expansion, and vote against it.
We respectfully request that all stakeholders consider alternative approaches to address environmental concerns. The current plan lacks adequate resources for effective law enforcement to protect U.S. waters, which is a significant concern. We firmly believe that decisions regarding the future of our home should be made collectively, with the active participation of our local community. It is crucial to consider the unique challenges and perspectives of our community rather than allowing individuals from outside our island to unilaterally determine our path forward.
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/NOAA...-0052-5491
As a former employee of StarKist Samoa of 17 years, it has sentimental value like many other people of my Island Territory. StrKist Samoa provided a job and put food on the table and paid the bills. The income from we made took care of the obligations and responsibilities of families, villages, and church obligations as well. StarKist helped put the children through school. So Yes! You should understand why we feel threatened by this expansion, and vote against it.
We respectfully request that all stakeholders consider alternative approaches to address environmental concerns. The current plan lacks adequate resources for effective law enforcement to protect U.S. waters, which is a significant concern. We firmly believe that decisions regarding the future of our home should be made collectively, with the active participation of our local community. It is crucial to consider the unique challenges and perspectives of our community rather than allowing individuals from outside our island to unilaterally determine our path forward.
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/NOAA...-0052-5491