Motion by made Mr. Himchak and seconded by Mr. Augustine. Motion passes (8 in favor, 1 no, 1 abstention).
Move to approve a closed season from April 29 to May 31 for LCMA 5 to achieve the required reduction in Addendum XVII. As a conservation equivalency program approve a mandatory V notching program augmented by a closed season (approved by the TC) to achieve 10% reduction in exploitation in LCMA 5. If the closed season extends 4 weeks or longer allow 2 week grace period for removal of lobster traps and allow for the setting of un-baited lobster traps 1 week prior to the season reopening. Technical Committee shall review the proportion of v-notch females in the catch to determine compliance by July, 1 2014.
Motion made by Mr. Himchak and seconded by Mr. Augustine. Motion passes (9 in favor, 1 abstention).
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