July 27, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries is soliciting interest in multi-year fishing opportunities in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Regulatory Area. Primarily as a result of a five-year transfer arrangement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada for 1,000 mt of yellowtail flounder, we intend to issue permits for up to five years. A multi-year permit would increase market stability and ease the permitting process, allowing authorized vessels to plan and fish for the duration of the new yellowtail arrangement.
Interested vessels should review the requested information in the Federal Register announcement and submit letters of interest to Michael Pentony, US Head of Delegation, as described in the announcement by August 11, 2020.