A Scoping Paper: Matters Relevant to the Development of a Sustainable Allocation and Growout Model for Western Rock Lobster Pueruli

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Opportunity For Public Comment

This Scoping Paper has been prepared as a first step in the development of a management framework for a commercial western rock lobster puerulus growout aquaculture industry in Western Australia. The purpose of this Scoping Paper is to identify and scope the issues associated with the development of such an industry and to identify matters which should be considered in the development of a management framework.

Comments on this Scoping Paper are sought from all stakeholders including commercial fishers, existing and potential aquaculture farmers, relevant community interest groups, government agencies and interested members of the public.

To ensure your submission is as effective as possible, please:

1. Make it clear and concise;
2. . List your points according to the topic sections and page numbers in this paper;
3. Describe briefly each topic or issue you wish to discuss;
4. State whether you agree or disagree with any or all of the information within each topic or just those of specific interest to you. Clearly state your reasons, particularly if you disagree, and give sources of information where possible; and
5. Suggest alternatives to address any issues that you disagree with.

The information provided in this paper should not be considered to be conclusive and stakeholders are encouraged to consider additional information from other sources in providing the basis for comment.

Following consideration of the public comments received on this Scoping Paper, a Draft Policy Paper will be developed, which will propose the manner in which the Department of Fisheries will manage the aquaculture of western rock lobster pueruli. The Draft Policy Paper will be released for a further public comment period, followed by the development and implementation of a Final Policy. It is anticipated that the Draft Policy Paper will be released for comment in May 2007 and the Final Policy Paper published in September 2007.

Your comments on this Scoping Document would be appreciated by 31 January 2007.

Comments should be addressed to: