Approval of Regulatory Amendment to Revise Sablefish Tier Qualifications for the Limited Entry, Fixed Gear, Primary Sablefish Fishery

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries announces approval of a regulatory amendment to revise sablefish tier qualifications for the limited entry, fixed gear, primary sablefish fishery. This rule aims to recognize historical sablefish landings made by current primary season participants by adding setnet EFP landings to the current pot and longline landings.