2007 Management Measures Proposed for Mackerel, Squidand Butterfish

December 12, 2006

Release from:
NOAA

NOAA Fisheries has published proposed management measures for the 2007 Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish fisheries. This action would also improve the monitoring and management of the squid fisheries. Specifically, trimester quota allocations for the Loligo squid fishery and an increased Loligo squid incidental catch limit for Illex squid moratorium vessels are proposed for 2007. Public comment is requested concerning the possibility of an inseason adjustment to increase the mackerel harvest, if landings approach proposed harvest limits. In addition, this proposed rule would clarify and update existing regulatory language that is misleading or incorrect.

Comments may be sent to 2007MSBSpex@noaa.gov, no later than 5pm on January 4, 2007.

For more information, contact Carrie.Nordeen@noaa.gov.