Murphy Issues Statement on Meeting with NOAA & OMB on North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement after meeting with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule:

"Today, along with Senator Budd, and Representatives Rouzer (NC-07), Wittman (VA-01), Davis (NC-01), and Carter (GA-01), I met with officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss the proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D."As the representative of 80% of North Carolina's coastline, I uniquely understand how destructive this rule would be to America's boatbuilders and fishermen. It could impact nearly 16,000 vessels across the Eastern Seaboard and jeopardize 810,000 jobs and $230 billion in economic activity. I am grateful that OMB Director Shalanda Young took the time to meet with me and my colleagues and committed to considering our serious concerns. I have heard loud and clear the opposition from my constituents to this rule and will do everything I can to fight it. If finalized, I am prepared to introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn it and submit appropriations language to block the funding of it."