Magnuson-Stevens Act Implementation

Activity Sheet #N-27.02November 15, 2005
Activity:TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES: Fishing capacity reduction program [SFA Sec.

303; M-SFCMA Sec. 312 (b)-(e)]
Completion date:May 15, 1998May 18, 2000
Product (s):Regulatory Guidelines

Overview and scope of task and sub-tasks:

CompletedA. Develop guidelines for conducting fishing capacity reduction (vessel and fishing

permit buyback programs)