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Amendment 12 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan: MSA Guidelines and National Policy Directives

NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of Amendment 12 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 12 integrates provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act…
Notice
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Highly Migratory Species
Published
04/19/2024

Draft Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Considerations

Factors considered in determining that a 2014 Final Rule is consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act National Standards.
October 18, 2018 - Analyses (non-NEPA) ,
Alaska

Guidance for Conducting Economic and Social Analyses of Regulatory Actions

The Office of Sustainable Fisheries provides guidance to the regional fishery management councils and NOAA Fisheries offices for conducting social and economic analyses of regulatory actions.
National

2016 Revisions to National Standard 1 Guidelines

In 2016, finalized revisions to the guidelines for National Standards 1, 3, and 7 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the General section of those guidelines.
National

Implementation of a Federal Limited Entry Permit in the California/Oregon Large-Mesh Drift Gillnet Fishery

NMFS is proposing regulations under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to implement a March 2017 recommendation by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) to amend the Fishery Management Plan for…
Proposed Rule
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West Coast
Published
04/19/2024

National Standard Guidelines

U.S. marine fisheries are scientifically monitored, regionally managed, and legally enforced under a number of requirements, including ten national standards.
National

U.S. Department of Commerce announces appointments to regional fishery management councils for 2017

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the appointment of 22 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA Fisheries to manage ocean fish stocks.
June 28, 2017 - Media Release ,
National

NOAA announces revisions to federal fishery management guidelines

Guidelines continue progress towards ending overfishing
October 13, 2016 - Media Release ,
National

Essential Fish Habitat: A Smart Investment for Sustainable Fisheries

Q&A with the former head of NOAA Fisheries about the importance of fish habitat and the law protecting it.
July 05, 2016 - Feature Story ,
National
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U.S. Commerce Department announces 2016 regional fishery council appointments

The U.S. Commerce Department today announced the appointment of 19 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA Fisheries to manage ocean fish stocks. One at-large seat on the Mid-Atlantic Council will
June 27, 2016 - Media Release ,
National