Framework Adjustment 12 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan
Summary
NOAA Fisheries is implementing Framework Adjustment 12 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan, including the 2020 annual catch limits and total allowable landings limits for both the Northern and Southern Fishery Management Areas. We are also finalizing projected quotas for 2021-2022.
Framework 12 Specifications
|
Catch Limits |
Northern Area |
Southern Area |
||
|
2020-2022 Specs (mt) |
% Change from 2019* |
2020-2022 Specs (mt) |
% Change from 2019* |
|
|
Acceptable Biological Catch |
8,351 |
10 |
12,316 |
0 |
|
Annual Catch Limit |
8,351 |
10 |
12,316 |
0 |
|
Management Uncertainty |
3% |
- |
3% |
- |
|
Annual Catch Target (Total Allowable Landings + discards) |
8,101 |
10 |
11,947 |
0 |
|
Discards |
1,477 |
- |
6,065 |
107 |
|
Total Allowable Landings |
6,624 |
5 |
5,882 |
-35 |
*Percent change from the previously approved 2017-2019 specifications
This rule also implements two clarifications:
- To the interactive voice response system, requiring vessels to call in a trip no more than an hour in advance of leaving port.
- To the monkfish whole weight incidental possessions limits in the Northeast multispecies exempted fisheries.