Among the new regulations are measures to increase fishing opportunities and provide for additional flexibility, while also meeting the conservation objectives of the FMP. Amendment 2 also contains gear modifications and closures to protect Essential Fish Habitat.
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Important note: Amendment 2 does not change the existing effort control measures that link Northeast multispecies and Atlantic sea scallop days-at-sea (DAS) to monkfish DAS.

New Regulations: (978) 281-9315
Permit Applications: (978) 281-9370
Sustainable Fisheries Division

• Final Rule
• Record of Decision
• Preliminarily Qualifying Fishing Vessels For New Monkfish Limited Access Permits
• Proposed Rule - Reopening of Public Comment Period & Correction
• Proposed Rule - Amendment 2 to the Monkfish FMP
• Notice of Availability - EIS for Amendment 2 to the Monkfish FMP
• Notice of Availability - Request for Comments; CORRECTION; Amendment 2 to the Monkfish FMP
• Notice of Availability - Request for Comments; Amendment 2 to the Monkfish FMP
• Supporting Documents - FSEIS, RIR, IRFA, & SAFE Report for the 2002 Fishing Year