Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; Secretarial Emergency Action
fishery-mgmt · Published 2015-11-30 · 80 FR 74712
Document
Document number
2015-30320
Federal Register citation
80 FR 74712
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; emergency action extended.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Publication date
2015-11-30
NOAA docket
Docket No. 150311250-5474-01
Abstract
This rule extends emergency permitting and possession limit regulations for the blueline tilefish fishery in waters north of the Virginia/North Carolina border that were implemented on June 4, 2015. This extension is necessary to continue to constrain fishing effort on the blueline tilefish stock while a long-term management plan is developed. The rule is expected to reduce fishing mortality and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the stock.