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(11) Decide questions related to the application 

 or interpretation of the Agreement that cannot be 

 resolved by the Co-Chairmen on referral by a Party, 

 and review decisions of the Co-Chairmen on such 

 matters to ensure their consistency with his prior 

 decisions; 



(12) Determine the amount to be deducted from the 

 entitlement of either Party for the following 

 fishing year or years should either Party exceed its 

 annual entitlement in a given year and should the 

 Commission be unable to resolve the matter. 



3 . Management Principles 



In order to guide the two governments and the Com- 

 mission in formulating management measures for Category A 

 and B stocks. Article X of the Agreement sets forth seven 

 fishery management principles. The Co-Chairmen and Arbitrator 

 are required to apply these principles in resolving disputes 

 over Category A or B management measures. A few of the 

 principles apply to Category C stocks, primarily to ensure 

 equitable treatment of the fishermen of the Party not 

 having management responsibility. 



These principles closely parallel the National Standards 

 of the FCMA. Slightly paraphrased, the management principles 

 are as follows: 



