The 2025 cost recovery fees for the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota Fisheries are $1.39 per surfclam cage tag and $0.92 per ocean quahog cage tag.
This emergency action implements interim measures for the Northeast Multispecies FMP for fishing year 2025. This action sets ACLs for groundfish stocks, approves sector operations plans and ACEs, and sets common pool TACs and possession limits.
New measures for Limited Access General Category (LAGC) vessels implemented through Framework Adjustment 39 to the Scallop Fishery Management Plan, and a summary of how they affect the 2025 fishing year. All measures will be effective on April 21, 2025.
New measures for Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) scallop vessels and a summary of how they may affect fishing plans and activities for the 2025 fishing year. Effective April 21, 2025.
New measures for limited access vessels implemented through Framework Adjustment 39 to the Scallop Fishery Management Plan and a summary of how they may affect the 2025 fishing year. All measures will be effective on April 21, 2025.
The Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) Scallop Management Area is closed to all federally permitted Limited Access General Category (LAGC) vessels effective 1800 hr on April 11, 2025.