Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Public hearings

Resumen

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public hearings to receive comments on Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The amendment proposes to allow a one-time transfer of days-at-sea (DAS) among vessels holding limited access sea scallop permits, and the addition of closed area management under the framework adjustment program.