🎣Quota Transfer Regulation for Summer Flounder Fishery
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer From North Carolina to Massachusetts
Summary
NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This adjustment to the 2025 fishing year quota is necessary to comply with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2025 commercial quotas for North Carolina and Massachusetts.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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This regulation outlines the transfer of commercial fishing quotas, affecting businesses in the fisheries sector in North Carolina and Massachusetts. Compliance with quota management is crucial for businesses engaged in fishing as it directly impacts their operational capabilities and financial planning.