Not exactly. My main concern is that the proposed reform would eliminate the regional exclusivity in providing services and would create a new system in which an undetermined number of certified fisheries observer companies could offer service to the same fleets in the same region in direct contracts between the industry and these companies. Transfer of 100% of the costs of coordination from government to industry is just one aspect of the big picture.
On May 18th, 2006. See this statement in context.