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APPENDIX F- NEW ENGLAND HSHERY MANAGEMEr^ ^SH^i^li; ^''°^'^ '"'' "'"'^ 

 ^^^^ CONSULTATION UNDER SECTION 305(b)(5) OF TITLE IE 



New England Fishery Management Council 



5 Broaoway • Saugus. MassacMusens 01906 

 (617) 231-0422 FTS 835-8457 



Chairman Eiaojcve ^.rectcr 



jamts L Warrtn Douglas G Marsr.ajl 



June S, 1990 



Mr. Joseph A. L'ravitch, Chief 

 Manne and Esrjaruie Management Division 

 National Ocean Service, NO.A.A 

 Washington, D.C. 20235 



Dear Vlr. L'ravitch: 



The New England Fishery Management Council appreciates the opportunity to 

 prepare draft fish.mg regulations within ±e proposed Stellwagen Bank National 

 Marine Sanctuary as defined under Section 305 (b) (5) of the Sanctuaries Act. 

 Pursuant to that paragraph, the Councl has made the determination that fishing 

 regulations are not necessary to fulfill the goals and objectives of the proposed 

 designation. Because of the complex narure of fisheries management and 

 conservation in the Northwest Atlantic, the Council has concluded that existing 

 reg^ulatory mechanisms developed by the Council under the Magnuson Fishery 

 Conservation and Management Act, provide the most effective measures for 

 conserving and managing fishery resources within the proposed sanctuary. 



In the Northwest Atlantic, including the area encompassing the proposed 

 sanctuary, the New England Council in coordination with the Secretary of 

 Commerce, currently oversees the implementation of several fishery management 

 plans. These plans include the Northeast Multispedes Plan, the Atlantic Sea Scallop 

 Fishery Management Plan, the American Lobster Plan and the Atlantic Salmon 

 Plan. An Atlantic Herring Plan is being developed and the New England Council 

 has requested lead Council status over the Stimpson dam fishery that currently 

 takes place on Stellwagen Bank. 



The Coundl requests that these plans, any future amendments to them, and any 

 future Plans that may be developed by this Council apply to the waters within the 

 proposed Sanctuary. We have forwarded copies of all current plans and the 

 regulations that implement all management measures to Ms. Sherrard Foster of 

 your office. 



The New England Council looks forward to providing further input as the 

 designation process continues. Please feel free to contact the Coundl staff if we can be 

 of further assistance , , ^ . j , n 



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- Sincerely, 



"'..■■''■ James Warrer(Y^ ,X 



■ •■■ V \.- Chairman ^ 



