Yeah. I haven't made a big deal about it as I can't find an alternate source to support either claim.

The ESPN source is not completely accurate. They do assume some factors that are highly unlikely to occur.

The bottom line is that a fishing ban is subject to a NEPA analysis unless implemented by executive order.

Then a NEPA analysis still needs to be dine to implement the Executive Order.

It is an ugly sausage making process.

Point of fact: the National Marine Fisheries Agency is looking at rules concerning fishing in several fisheries. The FWS is also involved.

Point of concern: Government is inept at managing ANY program.

Supporting rational: If the government were "capable" of managing any program, the environmental community would have no reason to file their frivolous barrage of law suits just 'cuz the earth needs a good lawyer....