NMFS Proposes Rule to Implement Amendment 118 for Groundfish Fisheries in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to implement Amendment 118 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, aiming to improve efficiency and provide economic benefits for fishing fleets while minimizing whale depredation and seabird interactions.