🦪Framework Adjustment 39 to Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Regulation
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan
Summary
NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan that establishes specifications and other management measures for fishing years 2025 and 2026, including fishing effort allocation into access areas, modifying when areas open to optimize yield and minimize bycatch, and closures to protect juvenile scallops. Vessels with a limited access general category B permit may transit outside of the Northern Gulf of Maine with scallops onboard. Research set-aside program regulations are clarified. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing and improve resource yield-per-recruit and management of the fishery.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation outlines compliance and regulatory requirements for fishing operations, including specific catch limits and access areas that can impact financial outcomes for business owners in the scallop fishing sector. Regulatory adjustments and measures set by NMFS directly affect how businesses manage their resources and operations in the fishery.