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2019 Specifications for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass

Final quotas and catch limits for the 2019 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fishery.
December 14, 2018 -

Tier 3 Longfin Squid Incidental Catch Permit Changes

A vessel issued an open access squid/butterfish incidental catch permit may qualify for a new Tier 3 permit.
December 13, 2018 -

TIer 1 and Tier 2 Longfin Squid and Butterfish Moratorium Permit Changes

New longfin squid and butterfish moratorium permits become effective on March 1, 2019.
December 13, 2018 -

Frequent Questions - Section 7 and the Cooperative Interagency Process in the Greater Atlantic Region

Here are the answers to federal action agencies' most frequently asked questions.

Section 7: Emergency Consultations in the Greater Atlantic Region

Information about emergency consultations and procedures.

National Environmental Policy Act in the Greater Atlantic Region

Overview of the NEPA Program in the Greater Atlantic Region.

Northeast Common Pool Vessels: Possession and Trip Limit Increase for Georges Bank Cod

Effective at 0845 hours on November 29, 2018, the possession and trip limits for Georges Bank cod are increased for the remainder of the 2018 fishing year, through April 30, 2019.
November 29, 2018 -
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Proposed Adjustment to Atlantic Herring Specifications and Sub-Annual Catch Limits for 2019

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…
Published
05/14/2025

Voluntary Slow Speed Zone to Protect Right Whales off Nantucket Extended to December 11

Extension of voluntary vessel slow speed zone established to protect a group of 17 right whales spotted south of Nantucket.
November 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Northeast Skate Complex: Framework Adjustment 6 Revisions to 2018-2019 Specifications

This rule proposes to approve and implement measures submitted by the New England Fishery Management Council in Framework Adjustment 6 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan and revise the 2018-2019 specifications. This action would…
Published
05/14/2025