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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-AQ65 | Publication ID: Spring 2003 |
Title: ●Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: Billfish and Swordfish Recreational Fishing | |
Abstract: This rule implements domestic management measures based upon recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) regarding billfish and swordfish. The rule would limit domestic recreational landings of Atlantic blue and white marlin to 250 fish, combined, on an annual basis. Also, the rule would provide for adjustments for any landings above or below the annual cap to the following year?s recreational marlin landings cap. The rule also establishes in-season adjustment authority for, and modifies bag limits in the recreational North Atlantic swordfish fishery. The Atlantic blue and white marlin measures are necessary to comply with ICCAT obligations. Modification of the North Atlantic swordfish recreational bag limit is in response to comments received regarding equitable fishing opportunities in regional fisheries. | |
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 | |
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq 16 USC 971 et seq |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone:301 713-2334 Fax:301 713-0596 Email: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov |