NMFS Proposes 1999 Specifications for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing initial specifications for the 1999 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish, with the goal of promoting the development and conservation of the U.S. fisheries, while also allowing for an in-season adjustment of up to 15,000 metric tons to the annual processing specifications.