Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 9 to the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan

摘要

NMFS announces approval of Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries (FMP). The amendment revises overfishing definitions for Atlantic surf clams and ocean quahogs in compliance with the NOAA Guidelines for Fishery Management Plans.