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representatives of the Big Island Association of Aquarium Fishermen and the WHFC, thus maintaining a balanced proportion of open -to- closed fish collection areas; or 2. The creation of a tropical fish "white list" specifying which species can be collected for the aquarium trade, subject to review on an annual basis; or 3. The establishment of a bag limit for large, reproductively mature yellow tang, and in order to protect the breeder stocks and sustain the industry, a ban on the taking of yellow tang over five inches; or 4. While awaiting determination of the legality of establishing Limited Entry regulations for the aquarium industry in West Hawai`i, a one -year moratorium on the issuance of fish licenses will be in effect; and WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County Council believes that while this industry contributes to the economic health of the Island of Hawaii, it should not be at the expense of our island resources and other ocean oriented businesses; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it hereby urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources, to adopt management approaches and guidelines listed above which include adaptive management of Fish Replenishment Areas, a list specifying which tropical fish are allowed for collection and trade, establishment of a bag limit and a ban on yellow tang over five inches long, and a one year moratorium on the issuances of fish licenses upon adoption by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I that the County Clerk shall forward copies of this resolution to the Chairperson of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources; the Administrator of the Division of Aquatic Resources; the members of Hawai`i State Legislature; the members of County Council of Kaua`i, Maui, and the City and County of Honolulu; the Honorable William P. Kenoi, Mayor, County of Hawai`i; the Honorable Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., Mayor, County of Kaua`i; the Honorable Charmaine Tavares, Mayor, County of Maui; and the Honorable Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. 2