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letter contains my preliminary views on the sustainability measure
and management control proposals that will be subject to consultation
between MFish and myself and interested stakeholders. I request
that stakeholders forward their submissions on these proposals
to my office by Friday 26 July 2002. The date for receipt of
submissions has changed from that stated initially by MFish.
Red
Gurnard (GUR 3)
I support MFish’s proposal that a new five year programme
under the AMP should be implemented for GUR 3. My initial
view is to support the setting of a TACC of 700 tonnes. Current
catches are well below the current TACC of 900 tonnes. A TACC
of 700 tonnes should not unnecessarily constrain the GUR 3
fishery. There is the ability for fishers to seek an increase
in the TACC during the course of the five year programme if
supported by available information.
I also
note that there is potential for interactions (albeit minimal)
between Hectors dolphins and the target red cod and flatfish
trawl fisheries. I encourage industry’s development of
a scientifically based observer programme for trawling within
the Canterbury set net area.
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