NMFS Proposes Regulations for Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan Amendment 15

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulations to implement Amendment 15 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan, which aims to bring the fishery into compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) by setting annual catch limits and accountability measures. The proposal also includes additional measures recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council, such as revising the overfishing definition and modifying closed areas for essential fish habitat.