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  • 2021-02334 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8180
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published a notice detailing the standard prices and fee percentage for cost recovery under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program. The program's cost recovery fees cover management and enforcement costs and are capped at 3% of the ex-vessel value of harvested rockfish. For 2020, despite the actual costs being 3.66%, the fee percentage has been set at 3.0%, the same as in 2019, due to legal restrictions. The decrease in fishery value from the previous year resulted in a higher fee percentage calculation before adjustments.

    Simple Explanation

    In the Central Gulf of Alaska, people who catch rockfish have to pay a fee that is 3% of what their fish are worth when sold. This helps cover costs like overseeing the fishing program, and even though the real expenses were a bit higher, they can't charge more than 3% because of the rules.

  • 2021-02814 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2021 Harvest Specifications for Pacific Whiting, and 2021 Pacific Whiting Tribal Allocation
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9473
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule setting the 2021 allocation of Pacific whiting fishery resources. This rule allocates 17.5% of the U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting to Pacific Coast Indian tribes, honoring their treaty rights. The remaining TAC will be divided among various non-tribal fishing sectors, with a focus on preventing overfishing and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 18, 2021, emphasizing the importance of community input.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure there are enough fish to catch, so they came up with a plan that gives part of the fish to some Native American tribes because they have special fishing rights. They want to hear what people think about this plan before making a final decision.

  • 2021-03204 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Salmon Bycatch Minimization
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10857
    Reading Time:about 62 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to implement measures for minimizing salmon bycatch in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. These measures aim to reduce the incidental catch of Endangered Species Act-listed Chinook and coho salmon. The rule introduces new management tools, including specific area closures and gear requirements, and establishes conditions under which fishery participants can access a Chinook salmon bycatch reserve. The rule also allows for the creation of Salmon Mitigation Plans (SMPs) by groups of fishing vessels to help manage bycatch while providing certain flexibilities to the industry.

    Simple Explanation

    The rule is like putting special controls on fishing to make sure people don’t catch too many special fish called Chinook and coho salmon, which need help to survive. It's like making safety rules at the playground to keep everyone safe and happy, so the fish and fishermen can keep doing their jobs without hurting each other.

  • 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.

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