Specification of Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Pacific Islands Crustacean and Precious Coral Fisheries in Fishing Years 2016-2018. (RIN 0648-XE587)

NMFS proposes to specify annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for crustacean and precious coral fisheries in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone around American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Hawaii for fishing years 2016, 2017, and 2018. The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council recommended the ACLs and AMs, which are the same as in previous years. The proposed action would support the long-term sustainability of fishery resources in the U.S. Pacific Islands. NMFS is preparing a draft EA. We do not expect the proposed action to have significant environmental effects. No effects on protected resources not already authorized for the fisheries.