Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications

catch-limit · mackerel · Published 2018-03-01 · Effective 2018-04-02 · 83 FR 8764

Document

Document number: 2018-04123
Federal Register citation: 83 FR 8764
Type: Rule
Action: Final rule.
Category: catch-limit
Species: mackerel
Publication date: 2018-03-01
Effective date: 2018-04-02
NOAA docket: Docket No. 170713663-8176-02

Abstract

NMFS implements longfin squid, Illex squid, and butterfish specifications for the 2018 fishing year and projected specifications for fishing years 2019 and 2020. This action is necessary to specify catch levels for the squid and butterfish fisheries based upon updated information on stock status. These specifications are intended to promote the sustainable utilization and conservation of the squid and butterfish resources.

Source

Authoritative: Federal Register document
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