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  • 2024-28889 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; 2024 Commercial Quota Harvested for the State of Connecticut
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99138
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that Connecticut has used up its 2024 commercial quota for summer flounder, so boats with federal permits can't land these fish in the state for the rest of the year, unless more quota is transferred from another state. This rule, effective December 10, 2024, ensures that fishing stays within limits to help manage and conserve fish populations. Regulations require that when a state's quota is harvested, a notice must be published to inform those in the fishing industry about the closure and prevent any further landings or sales in that state.

    Simple Explanation

    Connecticut has caught all the fish it's allowed to for this year, so no more summer flounder can be brought in there unless another state shares some of its allowance. This helps make sure there are enough fish in the ocean for the future.

  • 2024-28328 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From Rhode Island to North Carolina
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95723
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a temporary rule allowing Rhode Island to transfer part of its 2024 bluefish quota to North Carolina, in line with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. The transfer involves 50,000 pounds of bluefish to help North Carolina avoid exceeding its quota. This adjustment keeps within the legal framework of fishery management laws and is effective from December 2 to December 31, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    Rhode Island is giving some of its fish to North Carolina because North Carolina doesn't have enough. This is like sharing extra cookies so that everyone has enough by the end of the year.

  • 2024-28201 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From Massachusetts to North Carolina
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95138
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that Massachusetts is transferring 65,000 pounds of its 2024 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina. This change complies with the rules of the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan and ensures North Carolina does not exceed its state quota. The revised quotas are 155,862 pounds for Massachusetts and 1,030,996 pounds for North Carolina. The transfer was mutually agreed upon by the two states and approved by the Regional Administrator.

    Simple Explanation

    Massachusetts has given some of its allowed fish-catching amount for bluefish to North Carolina, so both can stay within their limits. This helps North Carolina not catch too many fish, and both states agreed to this swap.

  • 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.

  • 2025-00625 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category January Through March Quota Transfer
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2638
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is transferring 20.5 metric tons of quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna from the December 2025 period to the January through March 2025 period. This change is designed to give fishermen more opportunities to catch tuna and help gather important data about the fish population. The adjusted quota for January through March will now be 58.2 metric tons. The decision considers current fish availability and aims to ensure the sustainable management of tuna stocks.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service is letting fishermen catch more Atlantic bluefin tuna between January and March by moving some of their catch allowance from the later months, so there are more chances to catch fish when they are available. This change is like moving a snack from your afternoon box to your morning box so you can eat it when you're hungrier earlier in the day.

  • 2024-28776 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From New York to North Carolina
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97560
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that New York is transferring 50,000 pounds of its 2024 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina. This transfer helps North Carolina avoid surpassing its allocated bluefish quota for 2024, in order to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. As a result of this transfer, New York's new quota for 2024 is 339,190 pounds, while North Carolina's new quota is 1,130,996 pounds. This action is temporary and effective from December 6, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    New York is giving some of their fish-catching allowance to North Carolina so they don’t catch too many fish. This change is only for a short time and helps follow special rules about catching fish.

  • 2021-02513 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8717
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making adjustments to the 2021 Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quotas for the Purse Seine and Reserve categories. NMFS is reallocating 164.5 metric tons from the Purse Seine category to the Reserve category, and transferring 26 metric tons from the Reserve category to the General category for the January 2021 subquota period. This decision considers the need for continued data collection on BFT, the availability of commercial-sized BFT, and ensures that fishing opportunities align with the regulatory standards while managing resources effectively. The changes are effective from February 8, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who look after the big ocean fish decided to move some of their fishing allowance around. They want to make sure they study the fish well and let people catch the right amount without causing problems.