National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 12, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Rebuilding Coho Salmon Stocks

Document Number: 2021-02834

Type: Rule

Date: 2021-02-12

Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NMFS issues this final rule under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to approve and implement rebuilding plans recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) for three overfished salmon stocks: Juan de Fuca, Queets, and Snohomish natural coho salmon. NMFS determined in 2018 that these stocks were overfished under the MSA, due to spawning escapement falling below the required level for the 3-year period 2014-2016. The MSA requires overfished stocks to be rebuilt, generally within 10 years.

https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2021/02/12/2021-02834.html

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan

Document Number: 2021-02831

Type: Proposed Rule

Date: 2021-02-12

Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NMFS proposes to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's regulatory Area 2A off of Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, NMFS proposes to implement management measures governing the 2021 recreational fisheries that are not implemented through the International Pacific Halibut Commission. These measures include the recreational fishery seasons, allocations, and management measures for Area 2A. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide angler opportunity where available.

https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2021/02/12/2021-02831.html