NOAA updates catch limits and management rules for Northeast groundfish
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is implementing an interim final rule to update how certain fish stocks in the Northeastern United States are managed. This includes setting new status criteria for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder and establishing specific catch limits for various multispecies groundfish.
Why it matters: This is an administrative update to fishery management plans that adjusts catch limits and status criteria based on new scientific data.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishermen targeting groundfish in the Northeast
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before making business or regulatory decisions.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document