Comment from Eric Reid

Document ID: NOAA-NMFS-2012-0184-0002
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
Received Date: December 07 2012, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Date Posted: December 10 2012, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: November 19 2012, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: December 10 2012, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 1jw-82ei-o0ho
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications and Management Measures

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With respect to the Directed Fishery for Butterfish: In order to re enter what has been an historically important market for Atlantic Butterfish, it is imperative that the Fishery be allowed to commence on 01 Jan 2013. The export market for Butterfish to Japan demands high fat/low feed product. The resource is usually at its peak condition from late December through late February. Any delay in opening a directed fishery will hamper the market rebuilding efforts that will need to take place. Please consider my comments and waive any deterent to opening the fishery on a timely basis. Kind regards Eric Reid President Deep Sea Fish of Rhode island, Inc Narragansett RI

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Public Submission Posted: 12/10/2012 ID: NOAA-NMFS-2012-0184-0002