It does two things. First, it removes the requirement that the state-private partnerships be for CLOSED hatcheries. All hatcheries would be open to such agreements.

The second change, and what is really the biggie, is it will set up Ocean Ranching for chum. The operator of the hatchery can contract with somebody to harvest and sell fish, with the proceeds going to the hatchery operator. Like the Alaskan Co-ops.

For example, somebody could take over Hoodsport. While the tribes would still get their 50%, the remainder could be taken by the operator's folks and use the sale of those fish to support the hatchery. This opens the possibility, since chum are specifically called for, that non-Indian commercial and recreational fishing would not occur.