Overview
ID #
45267.888
Document Type
Environmental Assessment
NOAA Office
National Marine Fisheries Service - Greater Atlantic Region
Document Status
Complete
Last Updated
12/07/2023
Summary
This action implements final Atlantic bluefish catch limit specifications for the 2024 fishing year and projects specifications for fishing year 2025, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels for the stock to prevent overfishing and promote rebuilding, using the best scientific information available. This rule also informs the public of the expected specifications for fishing year 2025.