PA’s Aquaculture Industry Perspective PA Trout Summit 2002

Problem was “created” by following Great Lakes Protocol (GLP) PFBC (GLP) <0.1 ppm in fish flesh

FDA Tolerance Levels in Human Foods 1.5 ppm milkfat 1.5 ppm fat from dairy products (cheese, yogurt) 0.3 ppm eggs 2.0 ppm fish & shellfish 0.2 ppm infant &junior foods

Source(s) Water Feed Other ? Evaluated & Re-evaluated

Feed-Specifically Zeigler Bros., Inc. Tests BELOW detection levels (0.2 ppm) Using FDA Approved Levels Harrisburg Patriot News Dec. 5, 2001 “Fish Food Not A Factor in PCB’s Levels”

Effects on PA’s Aquaculture Industry Created confusion and hysteria – timed immediately before opening of trout season Countless phone calls – lost time, energy, & money Cancelled orders Lost revenue 30-40% Damaged image – private & state facilities Lost confidence by licensee

Let’s Focus on Positive value of PA Aquaculture!

PA’s Aquaculture Economics ~70 Farms –Trout –Hybrid Bass –Tropical/Ornamental –Bait –Gamefish –Minor Species

PA’s Aquaculture Economics $8.4 million in Total Sales $5.44 million – Trout Sales –#5 Nationally in Pounds Produced $20 million – Feed, Supplies, Fish Exports $12 million – Feed, Supplies, Domestic Shipments

PA’s Aquaculture Economics PFBC- ‘015.2 million stocked - ‘023.8 million stocked - ‘ million stocked

Economic Value Rods Reels Bait & Lures Line Boots Motors Hotels Gas Restaurants Memories