# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Framework Adjustment 12
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-04-19 · Effective 2018-05-21 · 83 FR 17314
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-08208
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 17314
- **Publication date:** 2018-04-19
- **Effective date:** 2018-05-21
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 170919912-8358-02
## Abstract

NMFS is modifying the commercial scup quota periods, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. This action moves the month of October from the Summer Period to the Winter II Period. This rule is intended to increase fishing opportunities by extending the Winter II Period when possession limits are higher.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/19/2018-08208/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-scup-fishery-framework-adjustment-12)
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