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  • 2024-28482 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; 2024 Commercial Quota Harvested for the State of Rhode Island
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96616
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of NOAA has announced that Rhode Island's 2024 commercial quota for summer flounder has been fully harvested. From December 5, 2024, federally permitted vessels are prohibited from landing summer flounder in Rhode Island unless additional quota is acquired from another state. This temporary closure aligns Rhode Island with federal conservation measures to prevent overfishing and maintain sustainable fishery practices. The closure is enacted immediately to ensure the state's commercial quota is not exceeded before the year ends.

    Simple Explanation

    Rhode Island caught all the summer flounder fish they were allowed to for 2024, so the fishermen there have to stop catching more unless they get permission from another state to catch more. This helps make sure there are enough fish left for the future.

  • 2025-05046 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery; 2025 Specifications
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13724
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed rules for managing the 2025 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, aiming to establish limits that prevent overfishing while allowing optimal yield. This proposal seeks to set new catch specifications following recommendations from fishery councils and recent stock assessments indicating the fish population is not overfished. The rules include a commercial quota of 4,236 metric tons, marking a reduction from previous years, due to updated scientific data. Public comments on these proposals are invited, ensuring stakeholder involvement in finalizing the regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure people don’t catch too many spiny dogfish fish, so they are setting new rules for 2025 to keep the fish safe and let everyone share nicely. They are asking people what they think about these rules before they become final.