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THE HON. THOMAS J. MANTON, CHAIRMAN 

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from New York south, but it has compromised the intent of bluefin 

 allocation which is to monitor schools. This school bluefin tuna 

 fishery can provide more information with regard to stock size, 

 migratory patterns, habits and other relevant information with 

 regard to bluefin, than any other user group now engaged in this 

 fishery either foreign or domestic. Supporting an increase in 

 this eight percent (8%) tolerance would result in a greater 

 monitoring ability and bolstering a traditional fishery now 

 severely impacted by the present management regime. 



Thus, stricter adherance to the national standards 

 contained in the Magnuson Act and a greater consideration and 

 openness to industry participation and contribution towards the 

 scientific monitoring and data base, will result in greater 

 compliance with the mandates of the ATCA and will cause less 

 alienation between industry and NMFS. Most importantly, however, 

 is that it would result in the greatest equity to all United 

 States fishermen. 



Respectfully submitted. 



RDB/jmc 

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