NMFS Proposes Rule to Implement Amendment 125 to Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposes a rule to implement Amendment 125 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, which would add a small vessel provision to the Pacific cod jig sector, allowing catch from smaller vessels to accrue to the jig sector allocation. This action aims to provide stability and opportunities for some fishery participants and potential new entrants.