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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fisheries; Framework Adjustment 2

catch-limit · mackerel · Published 2002-07-02 · Effective 2002-08-01 · 67 FR 44392

Document

Document number
02-16584
Federal Register citation
67 FR 44392
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
catch-limit
Species
mackerel
Publication date
2002-07-02
Effective date
2002-08-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 020508113-2151-02

Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to implement measures contained in Framework Adjustment 2 (Framework 2) to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action extends the limited entry program for the Illex squid fishery for an additional year; allows for the roll-over of the annual specifications for these fisheries (with the exception of total allowable landings of foreign fishing (TALFF)) in the event annual specifications are not published prior to the start of the fishing year; and allows Loligo squid specifications to be set for up to 3 years, subject to annual review. NMFS has disapproved the proposed framework measures to modify the Loligo squid overfishing definition and control rule; and to allow Illex squid vessels an exemption from the Loligo squid trip limit during an August or September closure of the directed Loligo squid fishery. This action is necessary and is intended to further the objectives of the FMP and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).

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