April 27, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries is allocating annual catch entitlements (ACE) to sectors for fishing year 2020, based on catch limits set by Framework 57 and 58, which will allow previously approved sectors to operate in fishing year 2020. These allocations will be updated once Framework 59 is finalized. We are also announcing default allocations for Eastern Georges Bank cod and haddock to prevent impacts to industry resulting from delays in finalizing Framework 59, which will also update these allocations. We are also changing the Redfish Exemption Area and gear stowage requirements for vessels fishing under the redfish exemption.
Read the interim final rule as published in the Federal Register. You may also submit comments through the online portal. Copies of each sector’s operations plan and contract are available online.
The comment period is open through May 27, 2020.