# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 11
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-11-07 · Effective 2011-12-07 · 76 FR 68642
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-28772
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 68642
- **Publication date:** 2011-11-07
- **Effective date:** 2011-12-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0808041037-1649-02
## Abstract

NMFS is implementing approved measures in Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan, developed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The approved measures include: A tiered limited access program for the Atlantic mackerel fishery; an open access incidental catch permit for mackerel; an update to essential fish habitat designations for all life stages of mackerel, longfin squid, Illex squid, and butterfish; and the establishment of a recreational allocation for mackerel.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/07/2011-28772/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries)
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