18 Feb 2025
🎣2025 Atlantic Herring Fishery Possession Limit Adjustment Regulation
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2025 Management Area 3 Possession Limit Adjustment
Summary
NMFS is implementing a 2,000-lb (907.2-kg) possession limit for Atlantic herring for Management Area 3. This is required because NMFS projects that herring catch from Area 3 will reach 98 percent of the Area's sub-annual catch limit (ACL) before the end of the fishing year. This action is intended to prevent overharvest of herring in Area 3, which would result in additional catch limit reductions in a subsequent year.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation establishes a 2,000-lb possession limit for Atlantic herring in Management Area 3, which business owners in the fishing industry must comply with to avoid penalties and potential reductions in future catch limits. This directly impacts fishing operations and revenue potential.