Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Skate Complex; Adjustment to the Skate Bait Inseason Possession Limit

catch-limit · skate · Published 2016-10-18 · Effective 2016-10-17 · 81 FR 71641

Document

Document number: 2016-25139
Federal Register citation: 81 FR 71641
Type: Rule
Action: Temporary rule; inseason adjustment.
Category: catch-limit
Species: skate
Publication date: 2016-10-18
Effective date: 2016-10-17
NOAA docket: Docket No. 160301164-6694-02

Abstract

We announce the reduction of the commercial per-trip skate bait possession limit from 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) to 9,307 lb (4,222 kg) whole weight through October 31, 2016. This action is required to prevent the skate bait Season 2 quota from being exceeded. This announcement informs the public that the skate bait possession limit is reduced.

Source

Authoritative: Federal Register document
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