6 Mar 2025
š£Inseason Adjustments for Pacific Coast Groundfish Management 2025
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2025-2026 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments
Summary
This final rule announces routine inseason adjustments to management measures in commercial groundfish fisheries. This action is intended to allow commercial fishing vessels to access more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and depleted stocks.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory text involves adjustments to fishing trip limits aimed at improving access to fish stocks while protecting overfished species, directly impacting commercial fishing operations and revenues. Compliance with these new management measures is essential for businesses involved in the fishing industry.