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Table 1. Findings and recommendations of the Policy Center for
Marine Biosciences and Technology for federal involvement to help the U.S.
aquacultural industry |
| Factors Limiting Producer
Success |
| 1. |
Outdated and cumbersome regulations |
| 2. |
Inadequate marketing efforts |
| 3. |
Disease and lack of approved drugs |
| 4. |
Lack of capital (i.e., grants, loans, and subsidies) |
|
Desirable Goals for Improvement
|
| 1. |
Firm state and federal support |
| 2. |
Friendly regulatory environment |
| 3. |
One-stop permitting |
| 4. |
Well-defined, consistent public policy |
| 5. |
More capital for development |
| 6. |
More research on culture methods and biology |
|
Priority Policy Options for Federal Actions
|
| 1. |
Revise environmental regulations to accommodate aquaculture |
| 2. |
Streamline permitting process |
| 3. |
Facilitate siting of aquacultural operations |
| 4. |
Provide capital for aquacultural operations |
| 5. |
Expedite review and approval of drugs for disease treatment |
| 6. |
Educate public about real benefits and risks of aquaculture |
|
Recommendations for Government Assistance
|
| 1. |
Provide general support and information |
| 2. |
Provide funding for research |
| 3. |
Develop consistent regulations |
| 4. |
Provide more capital |
| 5. |
Streamline permitting process |
| 6. |
Promote public acceptance and marketing assistance |
| 7. |
Work for pollution abatement |
| 8. |
Treat aquaculture like agriculture |
| 9. |
Educate regulators about aquaculture |