Overview
ID #
13245894
Document Type
Programmatic Environmental Assessment
NOAA Office
National Marine Fisheries Service - West Coast Region
Document Status
Complete
Last Updated
10/06/2017
Summary
The proposed action is to approve for testing of experimental Deep-set Buoy Gear (DSBG) and Deep-set Linked Buoy Gear (DSLBG) trials off the U.S. West Coast via appropriate permitting, award of financial assistance programs, or both. If approved, the proposed action is intended to examine the effects conducting gear trials using deep-set daytime techniques for targeting swordfish off the U.S. West Coast. No potential significant impact to protected species are expected.
The EA should be finalized by fall 2017 to proceed with PRD consultations. The goal is to issue permits and award grants by early spring 2018.