NOAAFinal Rule
Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan and Sector Annual Catch Entitlements: Framework Adjustment 66; Updated Annual Catch Limits for Sectors and the Common Pool for Fishing Year 2024
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Summary
This federal rule updates fishing limits for multiple fish species in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean for 2024, determining how much fish commercial and recreational fishermen are allowed to catch. The limits are set to try to keep fish populations healthy while allowing the fishing industry to continue operating.
Key Points
- 1Sets new catch limits for fish species like cod, haddock, and flounder in Northeast waters for the 2024 fishing year
- 2Divides fishing rights between commercial fishing sectors (large operations with dedicated catch shares) and the common pool (smaller boats and recreational fishers)
- 3Adjusts limits based on the latest scientific data about fish population health to prevent overfishing
- 4Affects commercial fishing businesses and recreational fishermen operating in waters off the Northeast coast and Mid-Atlantic
- 5Replaces previous catch limits with updated numbers that went into effect in 2024
Key Dates
Published
April 21, 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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