NMFS Approves Regulations for Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved new regulations for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery, which include specifications and management measures for Framework Adjustment 69, as well as recreational measures and common pool possession limits. The updated rules aim to prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, and ensure that management decisions are based on the best available scientific information.