Comments to NOAA Catch Shares Task Force

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In July 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a new task force that would focus on the creation of Catch Shares systems of fisheries management. The Task Force opened the door for discussions with interested parties on the goals, purpose and process of developing a Catch Share policy for NOAA.

NAMA and our allies submitted a joint letter to the Task Force that focused on two of their stated primary objectives, which are the full consideration of Catch Shares in fisheries management plan amendments; and, Catch Share design for the best possible environmental and economic performance.

We continue to gather signatures, so if you are interested, please contact Boyce Thorne Miller at boyce@namanet.org.

COMMENTS TO THE NOAA CATCH SHARE TASK FORCE 8-11-09

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