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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish; Framework Adjustment 13

catch-limit · monkfish · Published 2023-08-11 · Effective 2023-08-11 · 88 FR 54495

Document

Document number
2023-17198
Federal Register citation
88 FR 54495
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
catch-limit
Species
monkfish
Publication date
2023-08-11
Effective date
2023-08-11
NOAA docket
Docket No. 230804-0183

Abstract

NMFS is implementing specifications submitted by the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (collectively, the Councils) in Framework Adjustment 13 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action sets monkfish specifications for fishing years 2023 through 2025, adjusts annual Days-At-Sea (DAS) allocations, and, beginning in fishing year 2026, increases the minimum gillnet mesh size for vessels fishing on monkfish DAS. This action is needed to establish allowable monkfish harvest levels and management measures that will prevent overfishing and reduce bycatch.

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Authoritative
Federal Register document
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