NOAAProposed Rule
Implementation of Provisions of the Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015, the Ensuring Access to Pacific Fisheries Act, and the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
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Summary
This regulation updates federal rules about fishing enforcement to crack down on illegal fishing operations, ensure American access to Pacific fish stocks, and implement defense-related provisions. It affects commercial and recreational fishermen, seafood consumers, and fishing communities by establishing clearer standards for what fishing practices are legal and how violations will be punished.
Key Points
- 1The rule enforces stronger penalties against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing—the kind of fishing that violates laws or happens without proper permits
- 2It protects American fishermen's access to fish in Pacific Ocean waters by preventing foreign vessels from overfishing shared resources
- 3The regulation includes military and defense-related fishing provisions from a 2023 defense spending bill
- 4Commercial fishing companies, fish suppliers, and seafood importers must comply with these new or updated rules or face fines and enforcement actions
- 5Consumers may see changes in seafood prices, availability, and sourcing as enforcement affects which fishing operations can legally operate
Key Dates
Published
January 16, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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