National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 13, 2018 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Skate Complex; Framework Adjustment 4
Document Number: 2018-02967
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-02-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The final rule approves regulations to implement the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan Framework Adjustment 4 management measures. This rule implements several measures to reduce the risk of the skate bait fishery from effectively closing down as it did in fishing year 2016. This action will reduce the skate bait season 3 possession limit and establish a separate skate bait incidental possession limit. This action is needed to better control the catch of skate bait and provide a more consistent supply of skate bait to the lobster fishery.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Special Management Zones for 13 New Jersey Artificial Reefs
Document Number: 2018-02916
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2018-02-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS proposes management measures to implement special management zones for 13 New Jersey artificial reefs under the black sea bass provisions of the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. The implementing regulations for the special management zones require NMFS to publish proposed measures to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of these measures is to reduce user group conflicts and help maintain the intended socioeconomic benefits of the artificial reefs to the maximum extent practicable.
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