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NR-M-96-47E
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August 2, 1996
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P.E.I. TUNA SEASON FOR EX-SECTOR DELAYED
CHARLOTTETOWN - The Department of Fisheries and Oceans
announced today there is a delay in the reporting time and season
for the ex-sector P.E.I. tuna fishermen. The reporting date has
been changed to August 19th, 1996, at 12 noon.
This change is necessary to allow tuna fishermen time to develop
and negotiate alternatives to the hail-out/hail-in requirements
for the fishery in 4T.
The registration deadline of July 18th, 1996, will not be altered.
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DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT:
H. H. (Hank) Scarth,
Area Manager
Fisheries and Oceans
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
(902) 566-7810
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