16 Sep 2025
š£Proposed Regulations for Summer Flounder Fishing Industry
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
Summary
NMFS proposes regulations to implement Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. This framework would modify exemptions to the minimum mesh size requirements in the commercial summer flounder fishery. The purpose of this action is to increase flexibility for the commercial fishing industry.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule affects regulatory requirements for commercial fishing, modifying mesh size requirements and exemptions that could directly impact fishing operations and revenue for business owners. Maintaining compliance with these changes and capitalizing on enhanced operational flexibility could significantly influence profitability.