NMFS Announces Receipt of Applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for Coastal Driftnet Fishery

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) that would allow vessels participating in the coastal driftnet fishery for Atlantic bonito to retain Atlantic tunas, excluding bluefin tuna, and anticipates receiving additional applications for this purpose