Notices and Rules
Omega Electronic Net Mesh Measurement Gauge
This rulemaking adds the Omega net mesh measurement gauge as a permissible device for net mesh measurement and corrects regulatory references to gear restrictions.
Published
02/06/2023
Amendment 23 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan
Amendment 23 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan
Effective
02/01/2023
Emergency Restricted Area for the Trap/Pot Fishery: Massachusetts Restricted Area Wedge
Emergency Rule to close an open wedge of high risk to right whale entanglement to trap/pot fishing with persistent buoy lines from February 1 to April 30, 2023. This area was also in effect for April 2022.
Effective
02/01/2023
Closure of the 2022 Closed Area I Scallop Access Area for the Limited Access General Category Individual Fishing Quota Fleet
The Closed Area I Scallop Access Area is closed to Limited Access General Category Individual Fishing Quota scallop vessels effective 0001 hours, on January 14, 2023, and will remain closed for the remainder of the fishing year.
Effective
01/14/2023
Final Rule: Amendment 22 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
Amendment 22 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
Effective
01/01/2023
Final Rule for the 2023 Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Specifications
Final 2023 Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Specifications
Effective
01/01/2023
Final Rule for 2023 Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Specifications
2023 surfclam and ocean quahog specifications and minimum size suspension
Effective
01/01/2023
Final Rule for 2023 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications
2023 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass specifications
Effective
01/01/2023
Final Rule for the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Excessive Shares Amendment
surfclam and ocean quahog excessive shares amendment
Effective
12/23/2022
Northeast Multispecies Fishery: Amendment 23
NOAA Fisheries has approved and implemented measures in Amendment 23 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan, which the New England Fishery Management Council adopted.
Published
12/09/2022