International trade · 30/12/2014

NMFS Publishes Final Rule for Amendment 7 to 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published the final rule for Amendment 7 to the 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan, requiring commercial vessels with pelagic longline gear to install electronic monitoring systems by June 1, 2015, to ensure sustainable management of bluefin tuna.