SPECTRUM NEWS • November 10, 2022
Federal officials trying to institute new regulations on Maine’s lobster fishing industry exceeded their authority and focused on “worst case scenarios” when creating new rules, according to a new federal filing. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association on Thursday filed its opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals as the industry works to beat back regulations that it says will crush Maine’s signature fishery. The federal government has until Dec. 20 to file its response in the case.