International trade · 27/07/2026

NMFS Preliminarily Approves Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Coonamessett Farm Foundation

The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit application contains all required information and warrants further consideration. The permit would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by Coonamessett Farm Foundation.