JUDGE BARS U.S. FROM WEAKENING RULES FOR “DOLPHIN SAFE” TUNA
By LISA LEFF, Associated Press (http://www.ap.org/)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – In a victory for environmentalists, a federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Bush administration cannot change the standards commercial fisheries must meet before the tuna they catch can carry the “dolphin-safe” label. […]
A U.S. Justice Department spokesman said government attorneys would have to review the decision and consult with the Commerce Department before deciding whether to appeal. […]
The case is Earth Island Institute v. Evans, 03-0007.
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