Scup Winter II Period Quota and Possession Limit Increase
Summary
We are adjusting the 2019 Winter II commercial scup quota and per-trip federal landing limit. This action is intended to comply with Framework Adjustment 3 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan that established the rollover of unused commercial scup quota from the Winter I to Winter II period. This notice is intended to inform the public of this quota and trip limit change. The table below shows the adjusted Winter II quota and landing limit.
2019 Winter II Period |
Initial (lb) |
Rollover (lb) |
Revised (lb) |
---|---|---|---|
Commercial Scup Quota |
3,822,816 |
5,267,671 |
9,090,487 |
Possession Limit, Per Trip |
12,000 |
N/A |
27,000 |