That's the way it started last time. When WDFW staff raised age, size, and Marine Derived Nutrient issues WDFW was suddenly added as authors so that the comments were all internal. As such, they did not need recognition or response.

It was risky then to come at issues from the outside. Numerous staff were told that they could only profess the company line, regardless of whether or not they were on or off the clock. I doubt that situation has improved...