Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 8 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan
fishery-mgmt · skate · Published 2022-06-30 · 87 FR 39002
Document
Document number
2022-13970
Federal Register citation
87 FR 39002
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of Agency decision.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Species
skate
Publication date
2022-06-30
NOAA docket
RTID 0648-XB846
Abstract
NMFS approves Amendment 8 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan, as submitted by the New England Fishery Management Council. This amendment updates the management objectives of the skate fishery management plan, which have not been changed since the original plan was adopted in 2003. The purpose of this action is to ensure that the skate management continues to reflect and address the current needs and condition of the skate fishery.