NOAA proposes updating management rules for rockfish off the West Coast
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reviewing a proposal to change how certain fish populations are managed in Pacific waters. This comes via an amendment submitted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Why it matters: This is a mostly administrative update to reflect that certain fish stocks are no longer in recovery mode, which changes how they are tracked and managed under federal law.
Who it affects
- Commercial and recreational fishermen operating off the West Coast
This information comes from a NOAA proposed rule in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document before making any decisions based on these proposed changes.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document