Search Results for keywords:"Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission"

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  • 2024-27689 — International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions for Tropical Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for 2025 and Beyond
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96631
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed new regulations to implement conservation measures for tropical tuna fishing in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, following international agreements made by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) for the years 2025-2026. These rules include fishing restrictions for U.S. vessels involved in catching bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna, which are necessary to maintain sustainable fish populations and meet international obligations. Key measures involve closure days for purse seine vessels exceeding specific catch limits and restrictions on the use of fish aggregating devices. Public comments on the proposal are invited until January 6, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules are saying people with big boats who catch certain types of fish in the Pacific Ocean need to take breaks at different times and use fewer special toys that attract fish. This way, the fish don't run out, and everybody has to agree because of a big team meeting from many different places.

  • 2024-31315 — International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2025-2026 Commercial Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106400
    Reading Time:about 24 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a new rule under the Tuna Conventions Act that would set annual and trip limits on the U.S. commercial catch of Pacific bluefin tuna for 2025-2026. These measures aim to conserve the tuna population and meet the U.S.'s international commitments with the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). The proposed rule outlines specific trip limits that decrease as the cumulative catch approaches annual limits, and details a system for announcing and managing in-season actions to adjust these limits. Public comments on the proposed rule and the draft environmental assessment are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to set some rules to help protect a kind of fish called the Pacific bluefin tuna, which lives in the ocean by the USA and some other countries. They plan to allow fishermen to catch only a certain amount each year to make sure there are plenty of tuna left in the sea for future generations.

  • 2020-28999 — International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2021 Commercial Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 279
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to set annual catch limits for Pacific bluefin tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean for 2021. This rule follows an international agreement to help preserve this overfished species. The total limit for U.S. commercial fishing is set at 425 metric tons with specific trip limits that decrease as cumulative catches increase throughout the year, ensuring tighter control over the fishing activities. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by February 4, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service wants to make sure there are enough Pacific bluefin tuna in the ocean by setting rules on how many can be caught in 2021, and they want people's thoughts on this plan by February 4, 2021. They aim to be fair to everyone catching the fish and make sure we don’t catch too many at once.