Comments to NOAA on State Permit Bank Amendment 17

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NAMA supports permit banking that creates more affordable access for community-based fishermen. This amendment is strictly an administrative exemption that allows State-operated Permit Banks to more easily function. To read more about permit banks please click here. 

NAMA A17 Comments

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