International trade · 19/12/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Proposes Regulations to Implement Amendment 17 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes new regulations to implement Amendment 17 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan, which aims to improve the management of commercial and recreational salmon fisheries off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The proposed changes include updates to the maximum fishing mortality threshold, reporting measures, and language to reflect new technology.