Ufa Fuglvog Letter

April 23, 2009

Dr. Jane Lubchenco Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Room 5128 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230 Via Fax: (202) 408-9674 Dear Dr. Lubchenco, United Fisherman of Alaska recommends Arne Fuglvog for appointment to service as Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries. Mr. Fuglvog has shown an exemplary commitment to sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and dedicated work ethic in the necessary reading and research to understand complex fishery issues. In his work he has shown an ability to craft compromise solutions based on science, and communicate well with all constituents. Mr. Fuglvog’s combination of on deck fishing experience, community leadership, and deep understanding of fisheries management science will help NOAA Fisheries restore and preserve sustainable fisheries for the benefit of all U.S. citizens and future generations. United Fishermen of Alaska is the largest statewide commercial fishing trade association, representing 37 commercial fishing organizations participating in fisheries throughout the state and the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska. We appreciate your consideration of Mr. Fuglvog for public service in NMFS. Sincerely,

Joe Childers President

Mark Vinsel Executive Director

CC Gary Locke, Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Alaska Crab Coalition • Alaska Independent Fishermen’s Marketing Association • Alaska Independent Tendermen’s Association Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association • Alaska Scallop Association • Alaska Trollers Association • Alaska Whitefish Trawlers Association Armstrong Keta • At-sea Processors Association • Bristol Bay Reserve • Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association • Cape Barnabas Inc. Concerned Area “M” Fishermen • Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association • Cordova District Fishermen United • Crab Group of Independent Harvesters Douglas Island Pink and Chum • Fishing Vessel Owners Association • Groundfish Forum • Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association • North Pacific Fisheries Association • Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association Petersburg Vessel Owners Association • Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation • Purse Seine Vessel Owner Association Seafood Producers Cooperative • Sitka Herring Association • Southeast Alaska Fisherman's Alliance • Southeast Alaska Regional Dive Fisheries Association Southeast Alaska Seiners • Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association • United Catcher Boats • United Cook Inlet Drift Association United Southeast Alaska Gillnetters • Valdez Fisheries Development Association • Western Gulf of Alaska Fishermen