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Amendment 5 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago—Rebuilding Plan for American Samoa Bottomfish

Overview

Description
Affected Species: 11 species of emperors, snappers, groupers, and jacks
Fishing Type
Commercial
Action Status
Final Rule
Published
05/02/2022

Summary

NOAA Fisheries is implementing a rebuilding plan that includes annual catch limits and accountability measures for the overfished bottomfish stock complex in American Samoa. This action is necessary to rebuild the overfished stock consistent with the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Read the Federal Register notice, Amendment 5 and supporting documents

Last updated by Pacific Islands Regional Office on 05/02/2022