NMFS Proposes Rule to Implement Amendment 12 of Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to implement Amendment 12 of the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, which aims to develop rebuilding plans for overfished species and update the fishery's regulations to reflect its current status. The proposal would also declare all Pacific coast groundfish to be fully utilized by domestic harvesters and processors.