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putting us on a path to sustainability. fect through 2400 hours on February 17, 2009. implemented the Hook Sector and authorized
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Again, thank you very much for your Sector Operations Plans Proposed for annual allocation of up to 20 percent of the
scientific data on climate change and create courtesy, Mr. Chairman and Members of this Georges Bank Cod Georges Bank cod TAC to the Hook Sector.
products and services that can be used by the Committee. Interested parties are invited to provide Pursuant to that authorization, a representa-
public to guide important decisions such as Changes Affect Fishery Product Exports comments prior to final approval or disap- tive of the Hook Sector has submitted an
where to build a road or wind turbines. This to European Union proval of the sector operations plans and operations plan and sector agreement. Writ-
idea has been studied by the agency, the On January 15, 2009, the Food and Drug allocation of a Georges Bank cod total allow- ten comments on the Hook Sector plan may
National Academy of Sciences, and by mem- Administration announced in the Federal able catch (TAC) to the Hook Sector and the be submitted through
www.regulations.gov
bers of this Committee. It is an idea whose Register that they will be relinquishing re- Fixed Gear Sector for fishing year 2009. until February 25, 2009. Comments on the
time has come, and I would like to make it sponsibilities for certification of fishery Amendment 13 to the Northeast Fixed Gear plan will be accepted through
happen. product exports to the European Union from Multispecies Fishery Management Plan February 27, 2009.
Being the Administrator of NOAA is a the United States. NOAA Fisheries Service
big job. Some of the challenges I know well has issued a fact sheet to help the food
CANADIAN FISHING NEWS
from my work: Ending overfishing; anticipat- industry and others learn more about
ing the consequences of climate change; changes to the export certification of fishery
Government of Canada and P.E.I Announce Victoria, P.E.I. The project location is being
preparing for natural disasters in a time when products. A series of public meetings is also
Funding for Halibut Project Under the made available through a contribution by
resources are tight; restoring ecosystems on underway.
Aquaculture Innovation and Market Ocean Choice International, the owners of
which we depend for food, water and liveli- Comment Period Extended on Petition for
Access Program (AIMAP) the facility. The halibut fingerlings (young,
hoods. Rulemaking on Swordfish Imports
6 February small fish) are being provided by Scotian
Other challenges I’m just learning. Get- NOAA Fisheries Service is reopening
Victoria (P.E.I.) – The Honourable Gail Shea, Halibut and taken from their commercial hali-
ting the satellite program back on track is the comment period on a petition for
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), but hatchery in Clark’s Harbour in Nova
chief among them. I look forward to working rulemaking to implement provisions of the
joined by Neil LeClair, P.E.I. Minister of Fish- Scotia. Faculty from the University of Prince
with you to strengthen NOAA as a partner Marine Mammal Protection Act for sword-
eries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College
with business in creating economic growth fish imports. In addition to general comments
announced $160,000 in funding under DFO’s have been involved in the development of the
and as a trusted steward of America’s on the petition, NOAA specifically requests
Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access project and will continue to be closely in-
oceans, Great Lakes and coasts. comments on how to define “United States
Program (AIMAP) for the Halibut P.E.I. volved.
I have great admiration for the legions of standards” as referenced in Section 101(a)(2)
project. Halibut P.E.I. will carry out a feasibil- “We are optimistic that this eight-month
dedicated scientists and other talented pro- of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Com-
ity project in Prince Edward Island, over eight feasibility project will show that commercial
fessionals at NOAA. I know that this Commit- ments may be submitted at
months to determine the advantages of es- land-based aquaculture halibut grow-out
tee and the Congress has been very support-
www.regulations.gov until 5 pm on March 23,
tablishing land-based halibut aquaculture operations can be established in several loca-
ive of NOAA and its work. I relish the oppor- 2009.
grow-out operations using existing facilities tions around P.E.I. that have access to salt
tunity to lead the team. I pledge to bring Temporary Fishing Restrictions in Effect
and salt water wells. water wells,” said Jim Dunphy, President of
transparency, fairness, integrity and ac- to Protect Endangered Right Whales
“The Government of Canada is commit- J. Dunphy Inc., the project proponent. “We
countability to the job, using a consultative Temporary restrictions are in effect for
ted to enhancing the global competitiveness, are committed to sharing the results of our
and collaborative approach. If confirmed, I lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fisher-
productivity and environmental perfor- project with other investors who may be
will work hard with the Members of this men in an area totaling approximately 1,725
mance of Canada’s aquaculture industry interested in establishing halibut grow-out
Committee, the Senate, and the House in nm 2, east of Portsmouth, NH. The purpose of
through AIMAP, which will provide $23.5 operations in their facilities. This could create
realizing the great potential inherent in this action is to protect an aggregation of
million to Canada’s aquaculture industry a new aquaculture industry in P.E.I. as well as
NOAA. Together we can provide America seven North Atlantic right whales that was
over the next five years,” said Minister Shea. creating full time jobs in plants where employ-
the best climate change science, restore her sighted on January 10, 2009, in the vicinity of
“By investing in projects such as the Halibut ment has been seasonal up to this time.”
ocean’s vitality and recharge our economy, Jeffreys Ledge. These restrictions are in ef-
P.E.I. project, our government is supporting The total cost of the Halibut P.E.I. project
a vibrant producer sector that contributes to is $327,300. In addition to the $160,000 being
FIBERGLASS REPAIR
the economies of rural, coastal and First Na- provided by DFO under AIMAP, the Provin-
tions communities.” cial Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture
“Our department is very pleased to be and Rural Development is contributing a sum
Outside Storage able to partner with Fisheries and Oceans of $40,600 to the project and the $126,700
Shrinkwrap Canada and J. Dunphy Inc. in funding for a balance is being provided by J. Dunphy Inc.,
and of course new boat construc-
& STORAGE
project to study the potential of land-based Scotian Halibut, Ocean Choice International
tion (Holland 14, 32 and 38/40)
halibut aquaculture culture in Prince Edward and the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Island”, said Neil LeClair, P.E.I. Minister of The Government of Canada is committed
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Develop- to enhancing the global competitiveness and
ment. “It is important that we investigate the environmental performance of Canada’s
potential for diversification of the province’s aquaculture industry.
aquaculture industry.”
The Halibut PEI project will be carried
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