🐟Notice of Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Fisheries Regulations
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits
Summary
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally-permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc., in partnership with Rutgers University. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFP.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The text discusses the application for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) allowing fishing vessels to operate outside existing regulations, which may affect compliance requirements for businesses engaged in fisheries. The ability to retain both surfclams and ocean quahogs simultaneously is significant for participants seeking optimal operational practices.