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F -- RESEARCH ON BYCATCH OF HALIBUT AND SABLEFISH SOL 52-ABNF-7-00086 DUE 072397 POC To reserve a copy of the solicitation call Klint Demetrio voice (206) 526-4499 or Fax (206)526-6025. For more info. call Jan Sullivan (206) 526-6032 Research Study -- Bycatch of Halibut and Sablefish as an Impediment to the Development of a Commercial Fishery for Arrowtooth Flounder. Research shall focus on methods which would minimize the bycatch of Halibut and Sablefish in a directed Arrowtooth Flounder Fishery -- - Period of performance approximately one year but not to exceed 18 months. All responsible sources are encouraged to apply. (0150)

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