NOAA Temporarily Extends Sablefish Fishery Season Amid Economic Uncertainty

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an emergency rule to temporarily extend the primary sablefish fishery season from October 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, to provide operational flexibility for vessels in the fishery due to economic uncertainty. The rule also adjusts the incidental halibut retention allowance and sets a halibut retention limit for the extended period.