Small Entity Compliance Guide Results
Zero Atlantic Shortfin Mako Shark Retention Limit
No shortfin mako sharks may be landed or retained in any U.S. Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) fishery until further notice.
What does this final rule do?
This final rule establishes a shortfin mako shark retention limit of zero in the…
Effective
Final Rule: Changes to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna and North Atlantic Albacore Quotas
NOAA Fisheries announces modifications to the baseline annual U.S. Atlantic bluefin tuna and North Atlantic albacore quotas.
What will it do?
The final rule:
1. Increases the baseline annual U.S. bluefin tuna quota from 1,247.86 metric tons (mt…
Published
Final Rule: Changes to Some North Atlantic Swordfish and Shark Retention Limits and Inseason Adjustment Criteria
Changes to Some North Atlantic Swordfish and Shark Retention Limits and Inseason Adjustment Criteria
NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule that will modify retention limits and related regulatory
procedures for some swordfish and shark permit types…
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2021 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Year Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits
This final rule establishes quota levels, opening dates, and retention limits for the 2021 Atlantic commercial shark fisheries, including those in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
The 2021 quotas, adjusted as appropriate to account for over- and…
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