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  • 2021-03194 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2021 and 2022 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10184
    Reading Time:about 68 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released the final rule for the 2021 and 2022 harvest limits in the Gulf of Alaska's groundfish fishery. This rule sets the total allowable catch limits for various fish species to sustain fish populations and comply with management plans. The specifications are intended to balance environmental conservation with economic opportunities for fisheries and are in line with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. These regulations take effect from February 19, 2021, ensuring the responsible management of fisheries resources in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has set new rules to make sure fish in Alaska's Gulf are caught in a way that keeps nature happy and fishers busy. This helps protect fish, while still letting people who catch fish do their jobs.

  • 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.