š£Proposed 2025-2027 Regulations for Mid-Atlantic Tilefish Fisheries
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mid-Atlantic Blueline Tilefish and Golden Tilefish Fisheries; 2025-2027 Golden Tilefish Specifications and 2025 Blueline Tilefish Specifications
Summary
In this action, NMFS proposes specifications for the 2025 fishing year for the golden tilefish and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border and projects specifications for the 2026 and 2027 golden tilefish fishery. The proposed action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other management measures to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule outlines management specifications for commercial and recreational fisheries, directly impacting business operations and compliance requirements for fishing companies. It sets allowable catch limits and landing restrictions, which business owners must adhere to in their fishing activities.