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Framework Adjustment 8 and the 2021-2023 Atlantic Herring Fishery Specifications

Interim Rule |
New England
Mid-Atlantic

Overview

Description
Interim final rule reduces the Atlantic herring quotas for 2021-2023 as compared to 2020
Fishery Management
Atlantic Herring Management Plan
Fishing Type
Commercial
Affected Species
Action Status
Interim Rule
Effective
03/29/2021

Summary

This rule approves and implements the 2021-2023 Atlantic herring fishery specifications and management measures. Framework Adjustment 8 is required to set the specifications for 2021-2023 and adjusts measures in the herring fishery to allow greater opportunity to catch Atlantic mackerel. The specifications and management measures are intended to meet conservation objectives while providing vessels with sustainable levels of access to the fishery.

Federal Register

Supporting Materials

Bulletins

Atlantic Herring Management Area 3 Possession Limit Adjustment

Herring catch limited to 2,000 lb per trip/day. Effective 00:01 hr local time on January 13, 2023.
January 11, 2023 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic Herring Management Area 1B Possession Limit Adjustment

Herring catch in Area 1B limited to 2,000 lb per trip/day. Effective 00:01 hr local time on January 11, 2023.
January 10, 2023 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Initial 2023 Atlantic Herring Fishery Specifications

The herring fishery will start the 2023 fishing year under default specifications.
December 20, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic Herring Management Area 1A Possession Limit Adjustment

Herring catch in Area 1A limited to 2,000 lb per trip/day. Effective 00:01 hr local time on November 8, 2022.
November 07, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

In-Season Adjustment to 2022 Atlantic Herring Specifications

Effective October 21, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
October 24, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic Herring Management Area 3 Possession Limit Adjustment

Herring catch limited to 2,000 lb per trip/day. Effective 17:00 hr local time on February 4, 2022.
February 03, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Adjusted 2022 Atlantic Herring Specifications

Effective January 4, 2022.
January 04, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

2021 Atlantic Herring Fishery Closure

Herring catch is limited to 2,000 lb per trip/day for all Herring Management Areas. Effective 00:01 local time on November 25, 2021.
November 23, 2021 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic Herring Management Area 1A Closure Possession Limit

Herring catch in Area 1A limited to 2,000 lb per trip/day. Effective 00:01 hr local time on November 11, 2021.
November 08, 2021 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

In-Season Adjustment to 2021 Atlantic Herring Specifications

Effective October 29, 2021, through December 31, 2021
October 25, 2021 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic Herring Framework 8 Interim Final Rule: 2021-2023 Quotas

This action reduces the Atlantic herring quotas for 2021-2023 as compared to 2020, and modifies in-season management measures to allow the Atlantic herring fleet more access to the Atlantic mackerel fishery.
March 29, 2021 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 02/28/2023