Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries

Resumen

NMFS announces that the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) has been asked by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) to allow the Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish fisheries to be managed jointly by the NEFMC and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC). The MAFMC is currently responsible for the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (FMP). Public comments are solicited concerning the request for joint management.