š£Proposed Regulation on Pacific Whiting Tribal Allocation for 2025
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2025 Pacific Whiting Tribal Allocation and 2025 Incidental Set-Aside
Summary
NMFS issues this proposed rule to establish the 2025 Tribal allocation of Pacific whiting and set-aside of Pacific whiting for research and incidental mortality in non-groundfish fisheries. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, achieve optimum yield, ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available, and provide for the implementation of Tribal treaty fishing rights.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule outlines a Tribal allocation of Pacific whiting for the year 2025, impacting allocation structures for both Tribal and non-Tribal fisheries. Businesses in the fishing industry need to adjust their operations according to the updated allocation percentages, influencing their economic strategies and potential revenues.