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Georges Bank Cod Trip Limit Adjustment for the Common Pool Fishery

Temporary Rule

Overview

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Description
Possession and Trip Limit Increase for Georges Bank Cod
Fishery Management
Northeast Multispecies Management Plan
Fishing Type
Commercial
Action Status
Temporary Rule
Effective
11/29/2018
Point of Contact
Spencer Talmage, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281-9232

Summary

This action adjusts the possession and trip limits of Georges Bank cod for Northeast multispecies common pool vessels for the remainder of the 2018 fishing year, in order to ensure that the common pool fishery is able to harvest, but not exceed, its annual quota for the stock. These changes are intended to provide the common pool fishery with additional fishing opportunities.

Federal Register

Bulletins

Northeast Common Pool Vessels: Possession and Trip Limit Increase for Georges Bank Cod

Effective at 0845 hours on November 29, 2018, the possession and trip limits for Georges Bank cod are increased for the remainder of the 2018 fishing year, through April 30, 2019.
November 29, 2018 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Last updated on 11/29/2018