International trade · 01/02/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Proposes Regulations for Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulations to implement measures in Framework Adjustment 44 (FW 44) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which would affect fishing years 2010-2012. The proposed regulations aim to prevent overfishing and modify trip limits for certain groundfish stocks in the Gulf of Maine.