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generally available for the entire target species. For example, 

 if the total allocation for a target species is 5,000 MT with a 

 designated bycatch of 500 MT for a subsidiary species then no 

 more than 10% of a harvesting vessel's overall catch could be 

 comprised of the bycatch species. In this manner the situation 

 can be avoided where a single fishing vessel catches a 

 disproportionate amount of bycatch thus forcing an early end to 

 the season with much of the target species left unharvested. 



This concludes my statement, Mr. Chairman. I would be 

 pleased to answer any guestions you or other members of the 

 Committee may have. And thank you again for this opportunity to 

 appear before you today. 



