#2026-05250Magnuson-Stevens Balıkçılık Koruma ve Yönetim Yasası Hükümleri; Kuzeydoğu Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Balıkçılıkları; Kuzeydoğu Çok Türlü Balıkçılık; Değişiklik 25 (Revize Edilmiş)
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The proposed rule aims to update the management of Atlantic cod stocks in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to prevent overfishing and support stock recovery. This will affect commercial and recreational fishers in the Northeastern United States who rely on these fish. The changes are intended to ensure sustainable fishing practices and optimal yields.
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Action
Proposed rule; request for comments.
Key Changes
- Incorporation of revised Atlantic cod stock units into the management plan.
- Establishment of new status determination criteria for the cod stocks.
- Implementation of commercial and recreational management measures for the new stocks.
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Obligations
What this law requires
Incorporate revised Atlantic cod stock units into the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) according to specifications recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council
Establish and implement status determination criteria (SDCs) for four new Atlantic cod stocks as recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council
Set commercial and recreational management measures for the four new cod stocks to prevent overfishing and ensure stock rebuilding
Establish fishing specifications for groundfish fisheries consistent with stock status and Magnuson-Stevens Act requirements
Implement recreational groundfish measures as necessary to achieve management objectives