🐟Quota Transfer Announcement for Summer Flounder Fishery in 2025
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer From North Carolina to Virginia
Summary
NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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 Virginia.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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This regulation involves a temporary rule for quota transfer affecting the commercial fishing sector. Businesses in the summer flounder fishery must comply with updated quotas, directly influencing their operations and financial planning. Failure to comply could impact their ability to harvest and sell fish, affecting revenue.