3 Jun 2025
🐟Amendment 23 to Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan
Summary
On May 30, 2025, the Regional Administrator of the West Coast Region, NMFS, with the concurrence of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, approved Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 23 implements a revised rebuilding plan for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine in response to a court order.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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This regulatory amendment focuses on the Pacific sardine rebuilding plan, which could impact fishery operations, annual catch limits, and compliance with federal regulations for businesses involved in seafood production and distribution. The changes may affect financial projections and operational practices for affected companies.