FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS
ATLANTIC HERRING

Implementing regulations for these fisheries are found at 50 CFR Part 648 Subpart K

The Atlantic herring fishery is managed by the New England Fishery Management Council. This fishery is in the process of going through a major shift. Currently, the fishery is open-access and it utilizes an annual coastwide, total allowable catch (TACs), which is split into four area-specific TACs. When an area-specific TAC is reached, the directed fishery in that area is closed, and only incidental catches of herring are allowed. Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan (Amendment 1) is currently under review. Amendment 1 would establish a limited-access program for Atlantic herring, among other things. The expected implementation date for Amendment 1 is early 2007.  To view images of this fishery, please click here.

	Recent Announcements July 29, 2008 - Clarification Of The Notification And Reporting Requirements For The Atlantic Herring Fishery May 6, 2008 - Reminder That If You Intend To Establish Eligibility For A Limited Access Atlantic Herring Permit, You Must Submit An Application For A Limited Access Atlantic Herring Permit No Later Than May 31, 2008 March 12, 2008 - Clarification Of Regulations Governing The Declaration Of Activity Codes Via The VMS, And The Declaration That A Vessel Is Fishing Under A DAS Under The IVR, Or Call-in System, Prior To Leaving Port February 29, 2008 - Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Question and Answer Guide February 6, 2008 - Northeast Fisheries Observer Program Request Notice Recent And Upcoming Actions Final Rule; Northeast Region Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Omnibus Amendment Supporting Documents - EA/RIR/RFAA Programs Herring Management Areas — Under Development Vessel Monitoring System Link Information Sheets — Under Development Charts — Fishery Specific Charts Forms - Permit Applications And Request Forms

Last Updated: September 5, 2008