NOAA Fisheries Proposes Framework Adjustment 12 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan

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NOAA Fisheries - New England - Mid Atlantic Bulletin

June 30, 2020

NOAA Fisheries Proposes Framework Adjustment 12 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan

NOAA Fisheries is proposing Framework Adjustment 12 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan, including the 2020 annual catch limits and total allowable landings limits for both the Northern and Southern Fishery Management Areas. We are also proposing projected quotas for 2021-2022.

Proposed Framework 12 Specifications

Catch Limits

Northern Area

Southern Area

Proposed 2020-2022 Specs (mt)

% Change from 2019*

Proposed 2020-2022 Specs (mt)

% Change from 2019*

Acceptable Biological Catch

8,351

10

12,316

0

Annual Catch Limit

8,351

10

12,316

0

Management Uncertainty

3%

-

3%

-

Annual Catch Target (Total Allowable Landings + discards)

8,101

10

11,947

0

Discards

1,477

-

6,065

107

Total Allowable Landings

6,624

5

5,882

-35

*Percent change from the previously approved 2017-2019 specifications

This rule proposes two clarifications:

  1. To the interactive voice response system, requiring vessels to call in a trip no more than an hour in advance of leaving port.
  2. To the monkfish whole weight incidental possessions limits in the Northeast multispecies exempted fisheries.

Read the proposed rule as published in the Federal Register and supporting documents on the e-rulemaking portal (link).

The comment period is open through July 30, 2020.

You may submit comments, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2020-0064, through the e-rulemaking portal (link).

Questions?

Fishing Industry: Contact Allison Murphy, Regional Office, 978-281-9122

Media: Contact Allison Ferreira, Regional Office, 978-281-9103