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Alternative Title:
Framework adjustment 26 to the Atlantic sea scallop fishery management plan, RIN 0648-BE68 ; Final Framework 26 - February 2015 ;
Personal Author:
Boelke, Deirdre ; Bullard, John K. (John Kilburn) ; Boyle, Josh ; Camisa, Matthew ; Cheney, Trisha ; ... More +
Boelke, Deirdre ; Bullard, John K. (John Kilburn) ; Boyle, Josh ; Camisa, Matthew ; Cheney, Trisha ; DuPaul, William D. ; Ford, Travis ; Gilbert, Emily ; Galuardi, Ben ; Haksever, Demet ; Hart, Dvora ; Hooper, Brian ; Keith, Chad Less -
Corporate Authors:
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (U.S.) ; New England Fishery Management Council ; United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, ; United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources. ; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration,
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (U.S.) ; New England Fishery Management Council ; United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, ; United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources. ; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration, Less -
NOAA Program & Office:
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) ; NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) ; OPR (Office of Protected Resources) ; GARF (Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries)
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) ; NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) ; OPR (Office of Protected Resources) ; GARF (Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries) Less -
Description:
"Framework 26 will set specifications for the scallop fishery for fishing year 2015, including days-at-sea (DAS) allocations, individual fishing quotas, and sea scallop access area trip allocations. This action sets precautionary default fishing year 2016 specifications in case we implement the next framework after the March 1, 2016, start of fishing year 2016, and we need transitional measures. In addition, Framework 26: Closes a portion of the Elephant Trunk Access Area and extends the boundaries of the Nantucket Lightship Access Area to protect small scallops; adjusts the State Waters Exemption Program; allows for vessel monitoring system declaration changes for vessels to steam home with product on board; implements a proactive accountability measure to protect windowpane flounder and yellowtail flounder; aligns two gear measures designed to protect sea turtles; and implements other measures to improve the management of the scallop fishery"--Cover letter summary.
Keywords:
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Conservation
Effect Of Human Beings On
Environmental Aspects
Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental Impact Statements
Environmental Policy
Fishery Management
Fishery Policy
Government Policy
Limanda Ferruginea
Management
Monitoring
Scallop Fisheries
Scophthalmus
Sea Turtles
Sustainable Fisheries

Document Type:
Environmental Assessment
Place as Subject:
United States ; Atlantic Coast (New England)
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Rights Information:
Public Domain
Compliance:
Submitted
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:60ae90a1b56ffb84bf1e4a616ecb9e4a2079d4c82bc0dec33e9f6b0435c49c7a
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