Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00118:body:0:p10
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from a PNG licensed boat that is owned by a person who holds:
         (i) a TSPF Treaty endorsement for that boat; and
         (ii) unused PNG units.
         [NOTE:  for endorsement of PNG licensed boats, see s.20 of the Act.]
    (2) A person may take fish in the fishery for developmental purposes only if the person:
         (a) is fishing from a TSPF licensed boat; and
         (b) holds a developmental permit for that boat.
    (3) A person may take fish in the fishery for scientific purposes only if the person holds a scientific permit.

2.2 Fishing methods
    (1) The requirements that apply to fishing methods and the catch or incidental capture of bycatch and by-product species are the requirements set out in instruments made under section 16 of the Act that apply to the fishery.

2.3 Fishing season
    (2) The PZJA will determine the fishing season in a particular year.
    (3) A determination under subsection (1) for a year must:
         (a) be made at least 2 weeks before the start of the fishing season or, if the determination is extending the fishing season, at least 2 weeks before the end of the fishing season; and
         (b) be published on the PZJA website and, if practicable, notified to all holders of TSPF licences and TSPF Treaty endorsements.

2.4 Determination of reference points
    (1) As soon as practicable after this Plan commences, the PZJA will determine reference points for the fishery that are appropriate to uphold the objectives of the Plan.
    (2) The PZJA will review the reference points at least every two years to ensure that they remain appropriate.
    (3) The PZJA must:
     (a) monitor catch information on by-product species; and
         (b) if concerns about a species are identified, determine reference points that are appropriate for maintaining ecologically viable stocks of that species and an ecologically sustainable fishery.

2.5 Determination of total allowable effort (TAE)
    (1) At least every 3 years the PZJA will determine the TAE for the fishery, based on the reference points determined under section 2.4, or other management strategy.
    (2) Before determining the TAE, the PZJA:
    (a) will consult the TSPMAC and consider the TSPMAC's views; and
    (b) may consult and consider the views of interested persons.
    (3) The PZJA may determine a specific TAE for particular parts of the area of the fishery.
    (4) If the PZJA determines a TAE for a particular part of the fishery, it may determine use entitlements for each TSPF boat licence and TSPF Treaty endorsement holder for that part of the fishery, as set out in section 4.3.
    (5) A determination under this section must be published on the PZJA website and, if practicable, notified to all holders of TSPF boat licences and