š£Inseason Adjustments to Sablefish Fishing Regulations for 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. These inseason adjustments will increase sablefish trip limits in the limited entry fixed gear and open access groundfish fisheries to allow more attainment of sablefish within the sector allocations. 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 final rule detailed in the document affects commercial fishing businesses by increasing sablefish trip limits, enhancing economic opportunities while ensuring sustainable harvesting practices. This regulation is shown to benefit harvesters aiming to maximize their sector allocations.