Temporary rule; possession and trip limit implementation.
Category
catch-limit
Publication date
2019-04-26
Effective date
2019-05-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 151211999-6343-02
Abstract
This action implements measures for Northeast multispecies common pool vessels for the 2019 fishing year. This action is necessary to ensure that the Northeast multispecies common pool fishery may achieve the optimum yield (OY) for the relevant stocks, while controlling catch to help prevent inseason closures or quota overages. These measures include possession and trip limits and the allocation of zero trips into the Closed Area II Yellowtail Flounder/Haddock Special Access Program for common pool vessels to target yellowtail flounder.