The letter indicates a clear intention of concerns and the possibility of not opening the fishery, not issuing the licences for this year, but it does state later that the minister seeks comments from the licence-holders; that if there are comments, to have those within the next 10 days; and that she will then take into account the information she receives during that comment period before making a final decision.
It is clear that this is an intention, based on the perspectives of the moment and the factors that are outlined in the letter, but the final decision will not be made until the minister receives comments from the licence-holders on the impacts on them.