A PROPOSAL TO COMBINE CONSERVATION MEASURES 22-01 (NEW FISHERIES) AND 22-02 (EXPLORATORY FISHERIES)

Because the requirements to participate in a New or Exploratory Fishery are substantially different, the United States proposes to combine the two measures so that needed information and data are gathered and submitted to CCAMLR in all years of the fishery. The proposed CM attempts to ensure a minimum change in existing text which has already been agreed by the Commission in the existing two measures. The requirements under the proposed merger are the same as now required by the Exploratory Fishery CM. The definition of an Exploratory Fishery has simply been expanded to include the first year of the fishery.