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NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed 2020-2021 Summer Flounder Specifications and Interim 2020 Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Specifications
We are proposing the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s recommended 2020-2021 summer flounder specifications and initial 2020 specifications for the scup, black sea bass, and bluefish fisheries. The initial 2020 specifications for scup, black sea bass, and bluefish will be re-evaluated in early 2020 following the results of an operational assessment for all three species. The proposed specifications for all four species is identical to what is in place for the 2019 fishing year.
Summary of Initial 2020 Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Specifications and 2020-2021 Summer Flounder Specifications, in millions of pounds.
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Scup |
Black Sea Bass |
Bluefish |
Summer Flounder |
| Commercial Quota |
23.98 |
3.52 |
7.71 |
11.53 |
| Recreational Harvest Limit |
7.37 |
3.66 |
11.62 |
7.69 |
How Do I Comment?
Read the proposed rule as published in the Federal Register, and submit your comments through the online portal. You may also submit comments through regular mail to:
Michael Pentony, Regional Administrator
Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
55 Great Republic Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
The comment period is open through August 26.
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Questions?
Fishermen: Contact Emily Gilbert, Sustainable Fisheries, 978-281-9244
Media: Contact Jennifer Goebel, Regional Office, 978-281-9175
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