A Simplified Explanation of Addendum XVII from Commissioner Keliher

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Since I issued the update on Addendum XXVII, I?ve learned that there is still some confusion around the timing of changes, so here is a simplified explanation for LMA1 harvesters.

NOTE: Every October the ASMFC Lobster Management Board (Board) will review trawl and ventless trap survey results to see if the 35% decline in the recruit abundance has occurred. ?We are currently at a 23% decline in abundance, and at this point we can?t predict when the 35% decline will be reached.?

1^st Gauge Increase ? The first 1/16^th of an inch gauge increase will take effect June 1^st of the year after a determination by the Board that a 35% decline in recruit abundance has occurred.
2^nd Gauge Increase ? On June 1^st three years after the Board?s determination, the second 1/16^th of an inch gauge increase for LMA1 harvesters will take effect.
Escape Vent Increase ? On June 1^st four years after the Board?s determination, lobster trap escape vent size increases will take effect.

Below is a diagram that illustrates the possible timeline of events. Please note that if a 35% decline IS NOT observed during the fall board meeting, no action will be considered until the next year?s fall meeting.

Timeline

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