| Summary: | Treaty Revises Halibut Rules Treaty Revises Halibut Rules Changes in fishing regulations are contained in the new halibut treaty between the United States and Canada, which was signed January 29. The new treaty provides that the International Fisheries Commission shall set the closing dates on the basis of departure of vessels from port rather than fixing closing dates for fishing on the banks. No halibut vessels will be allowed to leave portwhen the order becomes effective. However all vessals on the banks and en route to the fishing grounds will be allowed to complete their trips. The new treaty also provides that part of the halibut caught on lines set for sable fish, red cod and ling cod during the closed season may be retained. The amount will be decided on a percentage basis with the other fish caught and will be decided later. The new treaty takes the place of teh treaty of 1930 in the North Pacific and Bering Sea and is designated to improve methods of administration in connection with features found inadequate. The new treaty was signed by Prime Minister King of Canada and Norman Armour, United States minister to Canada.
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