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Temporary Waivers on Northeast Observers, Monitors Through August 13, Resuming Coverage August 14

Observer coverage to resume August 14.
July 30, 2020 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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2020 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Specifications

NOAA Fisheries has approved updated Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish specifications for the 2020 fishing year.
February 26, 2020 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Framework Adjustment 13

This action establishes a five-year rebuilding plan and includes measures to implement 2019–2021 Atlantic mackerel specifications and a revised river herring and shad catch cap for the Atlantic mackerel fishery. Effective date: November 29, 2019.
October 28, 2019 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

River Herring and Shad Catch Cap Harvested for Atlantic Mackerel Vessels

Mackerel catch limited to 20,000 lb per trip/day.
March 08, 2019 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Modification to Atlantic Mackerel Possession Limit Effective December 20, 2018

A small incidental catch (5,000 lb) of Atlantic mackerel will be allowed after 100 percent of the commercial quota is caught.
December 19, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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2018 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Specifications

Effective Date: April 2, 2018
February 28, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

2018 River Herring and Shad Catch Cap Harvested for Atlantic Mackerel Vessels; Mackerel Catch Limited to 20,000 lb per trip/day

Effective Date: February 27, 2018
February 23, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic