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Randy,
  As described in the draft FMP, MPAs can uniquely meet some of the
objectives of the MLMA, especially those having to do with ecosystem
and biodiversity protection and non-consumptive values. The longer it
takes to establish MPAs, the longer it takes to meet those objectives
of the MLMA, in my view.
  I suspect that the MLPA process will proceed more quickly in some
areas than in others, so that we may be seeing some "consensus"
proposals for some regions relatively soon. A statewide network will
take longer, no doubt.

Mike


--- In CAnearshore@y..., "rfryed2000" <rfryed@e...> wrote:
> Bunn says acts are behind schedule
>
>
> By Keith Lair
> Staff Writer
>
>
> LA CANADA -- One of the Department of Fish and Game's top officials,
> David Bunn, says the Marine Life Protect Act and its sister Marine
> Life Management Act were not thought out properly and will not be
> completed by their current deadline.
> "In retrospect, we did not do an adequate job of outreach to our
> shareholders and to groups," the Muir High School graduate and DFG
> deputy director of legislative affairs told statewide county fish and
> game commissioners. "We did not do a very good job of talking to
> sportfishermen, commercial fishermen and environmental groups. We
> should have taken more time before we had this firestorm."
>
> Bunn's "firestorm" led to DFG commissioner Robert C. Hight revamping
> the MLPA proposal. Hight has ordered the MLPA to be studied by seven
> different committees. Last week, 95 percent of the 105 people
> nominated by the public agreed to serve on committees.
>
> But despite assurances by DFG employees within the Marine Region,
> Bunn says the legislative-mandated act will not be in place by Dec.
> 1, 2003.
>
> "I think the timeline put forth by the legislature and Fish and Game
> is unrealistic," he said. "I just don't think this process can be
> accomplished quickly."
>
> Bunn says he thinks the legislature will allow the deadline for the
> act, now in Fish and Game code, to be delayed.
>
> "And delayed again, if necessary," he said. "This is going to take a
> long time, and there is no way it will be done quickly."
>
> The master plan draft is scheduled to be sent to the Fish and Game
> Commission by Jan. 1, and the final plan by April 1, 2003. The
> commission is supposed to approve it by Dec. 1, 2003.
>
> "I just don't think the public has the ability to process the quality
> of information, and I'm not sure the staff has the ability to carry
> it out in that time," he said.
>
> "Once it's in place, it's going to take a huge effort that is very
> labor intensive to carry out. When an area is designated, like a
> tidepool, and it gets on a map, people are going to want to see it.
> But unless we have enforcement, we could hurt it and make the
> situation worse than it was before."
>
> Bunn took an interesting route in becoming the DFG's liaison to the
> state legislature. After studying biology in college, he became a
> safari expedition guide in eastern Kenya. When he finally came home,
> he says he decided he wanted to help shape policy, instead of study
> it.
>
> "I decided I wanted to become involved in wildlife issues," he said.
>
> Bunn and his staff of five stay in contact with the legislature and
> currently are engrossed in overseeing the MLMA and MLPA.
>
> "We knew it would be difficult," he said. "This is a very divisive
> issue. People have been angry and lost their trust (in the DFG).
> They're upset with the policy. We're dealing with land and animal
> issues, and there is a lot at stake. But this is doable."
>
> After Hight's reorganization of the MLPA, Bunn said more than 2,500
> people participated in commission meetings throughout the state to
> discuss the issues.
>
> The committee workshops will be held July 17 in Long Beach, July 18
> in Half Moon Bay and July 19 in Eureka. All of the meetings are open
> to the public, but there will be no public comment.
>
> "All dialogue must be through members of the panel," Bunn said.
>
> Each committee is comprised of commercial and sport anglers,
> nonconsumptive users, recreational diving, environmentalists,
> educators and scientists, coastal communities, kelp harvesters and
> other national agencies.
>
> Mike W.
>
> Based on the above article, do you see a problem integrating MPAs
> with the NFMP in a timely manner? I realize they are on seperate
> tracks, but it looks as if one train is having trouble leaving the
> station. As an update on our buyout proposal, we are looking at a
> program simular to the Proposition 132 gillnetter buyout. A 3 dollar
> stamp for the recreationals and an additional $250, $500, and $1000
> commercial permit fee over the course of three years. All money to go
> towards a Nearshore Preservation Fund to buy permits, with no more
> than 15% to be used for the administration of the fund. We are still
> working on the "resource" portion of the bill. I have met with
> Assemblyman Keely's office, and it can be submitted for this years
> legislative session.
>
> Randy Fry



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