Joint Field Hearing: The Natural Resources Committee and Small Business Committee held a Joint Oversight Hearing entitled, “Restricted Access at Biscayne National Park and Implications for Fishermen, Small Businesses, the Local Economy and Environment.”

Committee on Natural Resources
Committee on Small Business

Monday, August 3, 2015 (10:00 AM local time)

William F. Dickinson Community Center
1601 N. Krome Avenue
Homestead, FL

Witnesses

Dr. Jerry Ault
Professor, University of Miami, Miami, FL

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  • Dr. Jerry Ault Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Dr. Jerry Ault Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:54 AM

Mr. Bryan Boyd
Owner, Ocean Blue Yacht Sales, Stuart, FL

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  • Mr. Bryan Boyd Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Bryan Boyd Biography [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Bryan Boyd Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:54 AM

Mr. Brian Carlstrom
Superintendent, Biscayne National Park, Homestead, FL

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  • Mr. Brian Carlstrom Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM

Mr. Carl Liederman
Owner, Captain Harry's Fishing Supply, Miami, FL

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  • Mr. Carl Liederman Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Carl Liederman Petition List [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:11 PM
  • Mr. Carl Liederman Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:54 AM

Ms. Jessica McCawley
Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tallahassee, FL

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  • Ms. Jessica McCawley Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Ms. Jessica McCawley Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:54 AM

Mr. Ernie Piton
Owner, Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association, Key Largo, FL

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  • Mr. Ernie Piton Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Ernie Piton Biography [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM

Mr. Scott Salyers
Fishing Group Publisher, Bonnier Corporation, Palmetto Bay, FL

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  • Mr. Scott Salyers Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Scott Salyers Supporting Documents [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Scott Salyers Support Document [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Mr. Scott Salyers Support Document [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM

Mr. Bouncer Smith
Owner, Bouncer's Dusky 33 Fishing Charters, Miami, FL

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  • Mr. Bouncer Smith Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM

Mr. Jimbo Thomas
Captain, Thomas Flyer, Miami, FL

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  • Mr. Jimbo Thomas Testimony [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM

Support Documents

  • 08.03.15 Joint Ov Leg Hearing Notice [PDF] Added 07/28/2015 at 02:42 PM
  • 08.03.15 Joint Ov Leg Hearing Memorandum [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Drew Martin Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Miami Waterkeeper, Rachel Silverstein Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Everglades Coalition, Cara Capp & Jason Totoiu, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • The Humane Society, Nicole Paquette, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Key Largo Fisheries, Tom Hill, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition, Ray Judah, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • National Parks Conservation Association, Caroline McLaughlin, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • The Nature Conservancy, Chris Bergh, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:02 PM
  • Representative Holly Raschein (District 120) Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/10/2015 at 04:11 PM
  • Keys Last Stand, Mark E. Songer Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/12/2015 at 12:52 PM
  • Mayor Cindy Lerner, City of Pinecrest, Florida, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/12/2015 at 03:34 PM
  • Dr. Martin Arostegui Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/14/2015 at 02:50 PM
  • Biscayne Bay Coalition, Tropical Auburn Society, Michelle Metcalf, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:16 AM
  • Everglades Law Center, Julie Dick, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:16 AM
  • Philip K. Stoddard, Statements for the Record [PDF] [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:16 AM
  • Anglers Support Marine Reserve Ros-Lehtinen Letter, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:16 AM
  • Tropical Audubon Society, Laura Reynolds, Statement for the Record [PDF] Added 08/18/2015 at 10:35 AM
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Thank You Letter to Chairman Bishop [PDF] Added 09/01/2015 at 05:02 PM

Hearing Record

  • 08.03.15 Ov Fld Hrg Biscayne Bay Transcript [PDF] Added 09/01/2015 at 05:02 PM

First Published: July 28, 2015 at 02:40 PM
Last Updated: September 1, 2015 at 05:02 PM


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