no 



The Hon. Thomas Manton 2 November 5, 1993 



and authority under the Magnuson Act. There is concern within the industry that 

 NAFO rules and procedures could and possibly would override Council established 

 management programs not only for transboundary stocks between the U.S. and 

 Canada, but also for straddling stocks between the U.S. and the NAFO area outside 

 both countries' 200 mile zones. 



We urge that the legislation, particularly Sections 8 and 9, be changed to fully 

 preserve the Council as the core management plan development mechanism for U.S. 

 marine fisheries in the northwest Atlantic area. 



Sincerely, 



Joseph Brancaleone 

 Chairmanr^ip-ujN 



cc: NOAA/NMFS/AA Dr. Schmitten 

 Senate Commerce Committee 

 New England Delegation 



