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course of commercial fishery operations that would be both 

 reasonable and workable, at least in the short-term. However, 

 there are a number of uncertainties which should be clarified to 

 ensure that, in the long-term, the regime will adequately protect 

 marine mammals and at the same time minimize hardships on 

 fisheries. 



Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee for this 

 opportunity to advise you of the Commission's views on this 

 important legislation. I would be pleased to try to answer any 

 questions that you may have. 



