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Amendment 15 to the FMP for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska

Final Rule |
Alaska

Overview

Description
Amendment 15 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska
Fishery Management
Alaska Scallop Fishery Management Plan
Fishing Type
Commercial
Action Status
Final Rule
Effective
10/31/2012

Summary

NOAA Fisheries announces approval of:

  • Amendment 98 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
  • Amendment 90 to the FMP for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska
  • Amendment 40 to the FMP for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs
  • Amendment 15 to the FMP for the Scallop Fishery off Alaska
  • Amendment 1 to the FMP for Fish Resources of the Arctic Management Area

These amendments update the existing essential fish habitat (EFH) provisions in the FMPs based on a 5-year EFH review. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the FMPs, and other applicable laws.

Federal Register

Supporting Materials

Last updated by Alaska Regional Office on 10/13/2022

Essential Fish Habitat