During the week of June 9, 2008 the Pacific Fishery Management Council will vote on a quota based system. Two programs are under consideration: a monopoly quota and a shared market quota. Either quota will force the industry to absorb an anticipated increase in complexity and administrative cost to monitor the system.
The monopoly quota would allocate 100 percent of initial quota to vessel owners/fishermen. A shared market quota would include processors, giving them the same level of security that vessel owners/fishermen have. Processors have invested in facilities, family wage jobs and communities, and a shared market approach would provide economic safeguards to protect their investments.
Contact Pacific Fishery Management Council
April 2008
Dear Pacific Fishery Management Council:
A healthy and growing West Coast seafood industry is important not only for our regional economy, but to the many industries that support it and for those who depend on it for quality consumer products. That is why I am writing today.
As you consider new rules to manage and govern West Coast fisheries, please remember the entire seafood industry – from the fishermen, to the dock support, processor, sales and distribution networks and grocery and restaurant consumers. Specifically, I urge you to support a quota allocation system that provides a fair initial allocation to both fishing vessel owners and processors. A fair quota allocation will mean a stronger seafood industry for everyone; an unfair allocation will threaten industry stability and growth.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of my point of view and your commitment to policies that will protect and grow the seafood industry.
Sincerely,
Areas of Interest
Situation:
- Situation; West Coast Fisheries Set to Change Forever; June 9, 2008
- The Problem; Current Permit System is a monopoly and a race for fish
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