International trade · 22/12/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Proposes Regulations for Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing new regulations to implement Amendment 17 of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan, which aims to enhance fishing opportunities for groundfish sectors by allowing state-operated permit banks to allocate annual catch entitlements and provide days-at-sea.