We approved Framework Adjustment 61 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan and are announcing final quotas for fishing year 2021. This action also approves and implements a new universal sector exemption for Acadian redfish.
The 2021 cost recovery fees for the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota Fisheries are $0.88 per surfclam cage tag and $0.70 per ocean quahog cage tag.
Vessels are no longer eligible for release from observer or monitor coverage under the Emergency Rule or regional waiver criteria if a fully vaccinated or quarantined/shelter-in-place observer is available.
Final rule to designate coral protection areas on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine and prohibit the use of certain bottom-tending gears in these areas. Effective July 26, 2021.
The 2020 cost recovery fees for the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota Fisheries are $0.62 per surfclams cage tag and $0.36 per ocean quahog cage tag.
Biological Opinion on 10 Fishery Management Plans in the Greater Atlantic Region and the New England Fishery Management Council's Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 Released
New measures for Limited Access General Category (LAGC) vessels and a summary of how they may affect fishing plans and activities for the 2021 fishing year. Effective May 19, 2021.