Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00251:clause:4_4:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00251
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 4 cl 4 (pt 2/3)
Character Range: 4292–6756

to the frame with minimum forward cuts of 101 cm. The flaps must be composed of two mesh panels. Each panel must be a minimum of 147 cm wide when stretched and may overlap each other no more than 38 cm along the leading edge when stretched. The panels can be tapered two bar, one point so the flap overlap increases as they get closer to the bottom of the TED frame. The panels may only be sewn together along the leading edge of the cut and down the entire length of the outside edge of each panel. The trailing edge of each panel must not extend more than 61 cm past the posterior edge of the TED frame. The passage from the mouth of the trawl through the escape opening must be completely clear of any obstruction or modifications, other than those specified in this Direction, or;
                 2. a single flap rectangular net opening where the cut immediately forward of the TED ('horizontal cut') must be a minimum of 61 cm when attached to the frame and the two forward cuts of the escape opening must not be less than 66 cm long from the points of the cut immediately forward of the TED frame. The resultant length of the leading edge of the escape opening cut must be no less than 181 cm stretched, or a single flap triangular net opening where the cut immediately forward of the TED must be a minimum of 102 cm with minimum forward cuts of 136 cm. The flap must be a minimum of 338 cm by 132 cm piece of mesh. The 132 cm edge of the flap is attached to the forward edge of the escape opening cut. The flap may extend no more than 61 cm behind the posterior edge of the TED frame. The passage from the mouth of the trawl through the escape opening must be completely clear of any obstruction or modifications, other than those specified in this Direction; and
            c)      a maximum bar spacing of 120 mm; and
            d)      floats attached to the top one-half of all TEDs with bottom escape openings. The floats may be attached either outside or inside the net, but not to a flap. The following floats must be attached to the grid:
                 1. 3 small hard plastic floats that are at least 150 mm, but less than 200 mm, in diameter; or
                 2. 2 medium hard plastic floats that are at least 200 mm, but less than 250 mm, in diameter; or
                 3. 1 large hard plastic float that is at least 250 mm in diameter; and
            e)      weights, meshing or other materials which may inhibit the opening of this