27 Feb 2025
🦀Delay in Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery Specifications Announced
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery; 2025 Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Specifications
Summary
In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from President Donald J. Trump, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2025, this action delays the effective date of the final rule NMFS published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024, regarding the finalization of the 2025 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery specifications.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation delays the implementation of crucial specifications for the Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery, affecting compliance and operational planning for businesses engaged in this industry. The continued enforcement of past specifications could impact quotas and operational limits for businesses.