Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Amendments to the Fishery Management Plans for Coastal Pelagic Species, West Coast Highly Migratory Species, and Pacific Coast Salmon
Summary
NOAA Fisheries is publishing a Notice of Decision regarding its approval of Amendments to the West Coast Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS), Highly Migratory Species (HMS), and Salmon Fishery Management Plans (FMPs).
The Amendments add to or modify language in the CPS, HMS, and Salmon FMPs to more transparently reflect and align the FMPs with the way bycatch is currently reported in the fisheries managed by the Council.
The Amendments were approved on July 5, 2022.