🦞Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management 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 New England Marine Monitoring. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative 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 regulation pertains to Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) that allow businesses in the fishing industry to engage in activities outside standard regulations, promoting innovations such as the use of new gear types to reduce risks to marine life. Compliance with updated regulations and potential exemptions could significantly impact operational practices and costs for fishing vessels.