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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> October 21, 2002. <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fisherman's Association, Inc. <br /> Melissa Weidman, Communications Director of the Cape Cod <br /> Commercial Hook Fisherman's Association was present to request the <br /> Selectmen's support in implementing a Sector Allocation Plan to allow the <br /> hook and line fishing fleet to be given a percentage of the total allowable <br /> catch on Georges Bank. <br /> Hook and line fishing is commercial fishing that uses lines placed in the <br /> water with as many as 3,600 hooks to pull the fish up individually. <br /> Federal regulators are considering dropping cod trip limits from 2,000 to <br /> 500 lbs. If this were to happen, the book and line fishing fleet would be <br /> forced out of business. <br /> The non-profit association is comprised on 1300 members and is based out <br /> of Chatham. The organization is committed to promoting a healthy <br /> marine environment and maintaining the traditionat small boat fishing <br /> fleet on the Cape. <br /> Ms. Weidman indicated.that she would forward additional information to <br /> the Selectmen for additional review and consideration. The Board agreed <br /> to place the matter on an upcoming Selectmen's agenda. <br />