Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Consolidation of Regulations

Resumen

NMFS proposes to consolidate four CFR parts containing regulations for the conservation and management of Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) into one CFR part. Atlantic HMS include Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfishes, and sharks. The consolidation would reorganize the existing regulations in a more logical and cohesive order, eliminate duplicative and outdated provisions, and make editorial changes to achieve readability, clarity, and uniformity. A number of substantive changes are proposed to achieve consistency among common elements such as permits and reporting. The purpose of this proposed rule is to make the regulations more concise, better organized and, therefore, easier for the public to use. This proposed action is part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative.