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.
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Recent Announcements
- November 3, 2009 - Changes for Midwater Trawl Vessels Fishing in Groundfish Closed Area I (CORRECTED MAP IMAGE)
- November 3, 2009 - Correction to October 28, 2009, Permit Holder Letter Regarding Changes for Midwater Trawl Vessels Fishing in Groundfish Closed Area I
- October 28, 2009 - Changes for Midwater Trawl Vessels Fishing in Groundfish Closed Area I
- April 15, 2009 - Vessels Issued Federal Permits For Atlantic Herring May Not Fish For, Catch, Possess, Or Land More Than 2,000 Pounds Of Atlantic Herring In Or From Area 2 Per Trip Or Calendar Day
- March 10, 2009 - 2009 Atlantic Herring Specifications (This notice corrects the description of the allocation for Area 1B)
Recent And Upcoming Actions
Programs
Information Sheets — Under Development
Charts — Fishery Specific Charts
Forms - Permit Applications And Request Forms
FishWatch - U.S. Seafood Facts
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Last Updated:
November 3, 2009
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