Proposed Delay in Whale Protection Rules Sparks Environmental Outcry

Congressman Buddy Carter's bill to postpone vessel speed regulations faces backlash from conservation groups.

The proposed delay targets federal rules designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Environmental groups argue that postponing the rules will increase the risk of whale collisions and entanglements.
The shipping and fishing industries express concerns over the economic impact of the new regulations.
The Biden administration has been urged to finalize the speed rules to prevent further whale deaths.
The timeline for finalizing the new vessel speed regulations remains uncertain.