Please be advised that amendments to “Part 3 – Finfish” have been filed as a direct final rule; effective date August 18, 2022. The following changes were adopted:
1. Amendment to the panel/door dimensions for commercial Black Sea Bass pot construction; for compliance with the ASMFC fisheries management plan (section 3.9.2(D))
2. Prohibition on the taking or possession of Mako Sharks; for compliance with NOAA and ASMFC fisheries management plan (sections 3.21.1(B) and 3.21.2(C))
3. Adoption of recreational Cod measures; consistent with NOAA Framework Adjustment 63 (section 3.22.1(A))
4. Adoption of a commercial possession limit for Spiny Dogfish of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) pounds per vessel per calendar day; consistent with the ASMFC fisheries management plan (section 3.29.1(A)(2))
Please go to the above link to view the final rule.
Thank you.
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