| IPP Cover Letter for Northland Scallops
Ministry
of Fisheries
2 August 2006
Dear Fisheries Stakeholder
PROPOSAL FOR AN IN-SEASON TAC INCREASE FOR THE NORTHLAND SCALLOP FISHERY FOR THE 2006-07 FISHING YEAR
The purpose of this letter is to seek your views on the Ministry of Fisheries proposal for an in-season Total Allowable Catch (TAC) increase for the Northland scallop fishery. The Ministry is formally consulting on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries in relation to the proposed change, in accordance with the Minister’s statutory obligations to consult under section 12 of the Fisheries Act 1996 (the Act). The enclosed paper provides the Ministry’s initial position to provide for an in-season increase to the TAC under section 13(7) of the Act.
If you wish to make a submission on the proposals, then please post your submission to: Ministry of Fisheries, PO Box 19747, Avondale, Auckland. Please provide your comments by Thursday 24 August 2006. The short time period for consultation is necessary because of the relatively short scallop fishing season, which closes on 14 February. A consultation meeting will also be held for all interested parties to discuss the proposal:
1-4pm Friday, 18 August 2006
Hatea Conference Room, Settlers Hotel
61-69 Hatea Drive
WHANGAREI
Yours sincerely
Arthur Hore
For Chief Executive
Ministry of Fisheries
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