Commercial Season 2002 - update Update - 17 April 2002 from J Morrison, DFO Lot's of questions starting to float around about the season opening, and time to put some rumours to bed. The fishing plan has been signed off. Now it has to go to the printers and then get distributed to the Licencing offices. Our best bet is that Licence renewal MAY start noon Monday the 22nd - but don't head down there until it is confirmed. A Notice to Industry will be distributed when Licencing has their schedule arranged, and the notice will be copied to this discussion group. Remember, you will need the letter indicating you have made arrangements for service from J.O. Thomas, with you when you go to Licencing. We're still on track for a noon May 1 opening. HOWEVER - THAT MUST ALSO BE CONFIRMED. Confirmation will also be provided by a Notice to Industry, copied to this discussion group. Until Notices to Industry are produced, nothing is official. The Joint Project Agreement with industry also appears to be on track - just waiting for some final review and comments from both sides. That also needs to be signed off before May 1. Jim Morrison Fisheries and Oceans Canada (250) 756-7233   fax (250) 756-7162 morrisonj@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca