Regulation & law · 15/11/2017Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Announces Receipt of Two Exempted Fishing Permit Applications for West Coast Groundfish Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received two applications for exempted fishing permits (EFPs) to test fishing gear and practices in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery, with the goal of improving sustainability and reducing bycatch of protected species.