The addendum is intended to provide a species-specific mechanism of ensuring that a state meet its obligations under the plan in a way that minimizes the probability that a state’s delay in complying does not adversely affect other states’ fisheries or conservation of the resource. These measures are deemed critical for the long term conservation of the species. This Addendum does not propose to modify the existing compliance review and sanction process that is described in the ASMFC guidance documents and the ACFCMA. This Addendum also does not propose to modify the existing conservation equivalency procedures for summer flounder, scup,…
Fishery Management Plans
Comprehensive plans detailing the strategies and regulations for managing specific fishery resources, aimed at ensuring their sustainability and productivity.
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Addendum II includes documentation supporting exemption requests for the purposes of 1) importation of non-indigenous Atlantic sturgeon and 2) the development of a private aquaculture facility.
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The Management Board has directed the jurisdictions with Area 2 permit holders to work with the Area 2 LCMT to modify components of the effort control plan so that all jurisdictions are capable of implementing and a plan that will not allow effort to increase if and when the resource recovers in Area 2.
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This Addendum establishes an allocation program for the increase in commercial total allowable landings in the summer flounder fishery for 2005 and 2006 only.
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The goal of Amendment 1 is to manage the northern shrimp fishery in a manner that is biologically, economically, and socially sound, while protecting the resource, its users, and opportunities for participation by all stakeholders.
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This addendum establishes Black Sea Bass commercial management measures for January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007 before the current addendum expires on December 31, 2004.
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This addendum allows for specification of TALs for the summer flounder, scup, and/or black sea bass fisheries in any given year for up to three years. This allows for fishermen to better utilize the quota to meet their fishing needs from planning fishing days to planning the time to service boats. Multi-year specifications also allow fishermen to establish strong business plans that are effective in meeting their goals. Multi-year specifications also streamline the administrative processes involved in specifying TALs for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries.
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This Addendum addresses Biological Reference Points for menhaden, the frequency of stock assessments, and updating the habitat section currently in Amendment 1.
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Several new findings have surfaced since the Board first took management action in 1998 and again in 2000 and 2001. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Shorebird Technical Committee completed its report to the Management Board in June 2003, which included conclusions and recommendations for management and research. At its May 2003 meeting, the Horseshoe Crab Technical Committee recognized the need for change to the reporting requirements for biomedical companies and states. It also identified outdated state monitoring requirements and research needs in the FMP.
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