International trade · 11/12/2013

US Implements Cost Recovery Program for Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization

The US has implemented a cost recovery program for the Pacific coast groundfish trawl rationalization program, as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), affecting sectors including the Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, Mothership Cooperative Program, and Catcher/Processor Cooperative Program under the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP).