🎣Overview of Exempted Fishing Permit Applications in Domestic Fisheries
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 a federally permitted fishing vessel to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI). 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 EFPs.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document involves exemptions from fisheries regulations, allowing businesses to conduct commercial fishing in restricted areas. This has financial implications for fishing enterprises seeking to gather data while operating outside standard regulations. It directly addresses business incentives through Exempted Fishing Permits, impacting compliance requirements and operational capabilities.