Temporary rule; interim measures; request for comments.
Category
catch-limit
Species
mackerel
Publication date
2022-01-12
Effective date
2022-01-07
NOAA docket
Docket No. 220105-0003
Abstract
This temporary rule implements interim specifications for the 2022 fishing year to address new assessment information regarding the status of the Atlantic mackerel stock. This action is intended to reduce potential Atlantic mackerel overfishing based on new 2021 assessment findings while a rebuilding plan is being developed.