NMFS and Pacific Fishery Management Council Announce Control Date for Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) are developing a plan to reduce harvest capacity in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery, starting with a control date of September 13, 2006, to discourage new entrants and economic speculation, and promote awareness of eligibility criteria for future access.