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Congressman Gerry E. Studds 



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September 20, 1993 



It is our belief that a market driven rationalization systems should be encouraged which 

 allocates transferable harvest opportunity to qualified historical participants. 

 Ownership of harvest rights would encourage better stewardship and utilization than the 

 current Olympic system where too many fishermen race for the fish in shorter and 

 shorter seasons. The present management system does little to safeguard the economic 

 health of the industry which depends on productive fisheries. It also falls short in many 

 instances with regard to managing for the long term viability of the resource. 



To summarize, while I believe the nations fishery resources are the property of the 

 commons, I also believe that Government has a responsibility to focus on and correct 

 those fisheries which are mismanaged. The instability which has resulted from the 

 current system is costing the commons millions of dollars in lost revenue and threatens 

 the long-term health of the resource. 



Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important issue. 



Sincerely, 



Ronald 



Director, Tyson Foods, Inc. 



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