The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reviewing Amendment 20 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan, submitted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. If approved, this amendment would change the schedule for implementing annual management measures and adjust the southern boundary of the Klamath Management Zone by 5 nautical miles north. The amendment also aims to update outdated language in the fishery management plan. Public comments on this proposal are being considered until April 12, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of ocean fishing are thinking about changing some rules for fishing salmon. This includes changing a line on the map so people know where they can fish and fixing old words in the rulebook. They're asking everyone what they think about these changes until April 12, 2021.