Handel i gospodarka · 8.12.1994

Atlantic Sturgeon, Bluefish, and Weakfish; Interstate Fishery Management Plans

In accordance with the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993 (Act), 16 U.S.C. 5101 et seq., the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) has determined that the State of New Jersey is not in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (Commission) Interstate Coastal Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for Atlantic sturgeon, bluefish, and weakfish; and that the measures New Jersey has failed to implement and enforce are necessary for the conservation of the fisheries in question. Pursuant to the Act, Federal moratoria on Atlantic sturgeon, bluefish, and weakfish fishing within New Jersey State waters are hereby declared. These moratoria will become effective on April 15, 1995, unless, by April 1, 1995, New Jersey adopts measures to come into compliance with the Commission's FMPs.