Proposed Adjustment to Atlantic Herring Specifications and Sub-Annual Catch Limits for 2019
Overview
Description
Proposed adjustment to the 2019 Atlantic herring catch limits
Fishery Management
Fishing Type
Commercial
Action Status
Proposed Rule
Published
11/30/2018
Point of Contact
Carrie Nordeen, Fishery Policy Analyst, (978) 281-9272.
Summary
This action proposes an in-season adjustment to the Atlantic herring specifications and sub-annual catch limits for 2019. These adjustments are necessary to reduce 2018 herring catch limits that would otherwise remain in effect for 2019. This action is intended to prevent overfishing of the herring resource while minimizing negative social and economic impacts of reduced catch limits.