ELR Citation: ELR 20588
No(s). s. 76-963-E, -971-E (S.D. Cal. Jan 21, 1977)

The court temporarily enjoins enforcement of the Marine Mammal Protection Act with respect to the American tuna fleet because a 1977 permit allowing the incidental taking of porpoises while fishing for tuna has not been issued. The court also denies plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment to declare...