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Framework Adjustment 36 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan

Overview

Fishing Type
Commercial
Affected Species
Action Status
Proposed Rule
Published
03/03/2023
Point of Contact
Travis Ford, Fishery Policy Analyst, (978) 281-9233

Summary

Framework Adjustment 36 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan that establishes scallop specifications and other management measures for fishing years 2023 and 2024. Framework 36 would implement measures to protect small scallops to support rotational access area trips to the fleet in future years. This action would also revise regulatory text that is unnecessary, outdated, or unclear. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing and improve both yield-per-recruit and the overall management of the Atlantic sea scallop resource.

Federal Register

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 03/03/2023