Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel; 2022 Interim Action Extension
catch-limit · mackerel · Published 2022-07-06 · 87 FR 40139
Document
Document number
2022-14181
Federal Register citation
87 FR 40139
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; interim measures extended.
Category
catch-limit
Species
mackerel
Publication date
2022-07-06
Abstract
This temporary rule extends the interim specifications for the 2022 fishing year to address new assessment information regarding the status of the Atlantic mackerel stock. This action continues to reduce potential Atlantic mackerel overfishing based on new 2021 assessment findings while a revised rebuilding plan is being developed.