Optimum yield continued: 



economic, social, or ecological factor. 

 (Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 1976) 



a plus or minus deviation from ABC for purposes 

 of promoting economic, social, or ecological 

 objectives as established by law and public 

 participation processes. Ecological objectives, 

 where they primarily relate to biological 

 purposes and factors, are included in the 

 determination of ABC. Where biological objectives 

 relate to resolving conflicts and accommodating 

 competing uses and values, they are included as 

 appropriate with economic and/or social objectives 

 (North Pacific Council, 1978 DEIS/FMP Groundfish 

 Fishery in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Island Area, 

 p. 5 - 6). 



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