Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan

In these high-resolution charts, the Northeast Multispecies Closure Areas have been overlaid onto the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan Closure Areas on NOAA nautical charts. The charts include a chart of the Northeast Multispecies Year-Round Closure Areas overlaid onto the Gulf of Maine portion of the HPTRP Closure Areas, and also four additional charts of the Northeast Multispecies Seasonal Rolling Closures by month. Rolling Closure IV is not included because it is in effect during the month of June, during which time there are no HPTRP closures in effect. In areas where regulations overlap with HPTRP regulations, the more stringent regulations will apply. For a complete description of the Northeast Multispecies Regulations, see 50 CFR 648 or visit the Northeast Regional Office Sustainable Fisheries Division web site at http://www.nero.noaa.gov/sfd/

• Gulf of Maine HPTRP Closures and Northeast Multispecies Year-Round Closures
  • HPTRP Closures and Northeast Multispecies Rolling Closure Area I (March)
  • HPTRP Closures and Northeast Multispecies Rolling Closure Area II (April)
  • HPTRP Closures and Northeast Multispecies Rolling Closure Area III (May)
  • HPTRP Closures and Northeast Multispecies Rolling Closure Area V (October and November)