Regulatory Amendment to Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries Trawl Rationalization Program for the Start of 2015

Summary

The proposed rule aims to revise regulations for the Pacific Coast Groundfish fishery, targeting a January 1, 2015, implementation date, to address issues that may delay the final implementation of 2015-2016 biennial harvest specifications and management measures, ensuring the continuation of the fishery and the harvest of total allowable groundfish catch.