NMFS Announces Approval of Permit and Reporting Requirements for Fisheries in the Western Pacific

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement permitting and reporting requirements for fisheries in the Western Pacific, including Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish, Crustacean, and Precious Corals Fisheries, as outlined in their respective Fishery Management Plans.