Deep-Sea Red Crabs Catch a Break: Rules on Ice
Published Date: 2/27/2025
Rule
Summary
The 2025 rules for catching Atlantic deep-sea red crabs are on hold for now, thanks to a presidential memo calling for a review of new regulations. This pause affects crab fishermen and related businesses, delaying any changes or costs until the review is done. So, no new crab rules will kick in just yet, giving everyone a bit more time to prepare.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Delay of 2025 Red Crab Rules
A presidential memorandum dated January 20, 2025 (published January 28, 2025) delays the effective date of the final rule that was published December 13, 2024, which finalized the 2025 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery specifications. If you are a crab fisherman or run a related business, no new 2025 crab rules or costs will take effect until the review is completed, giving you more time to prepare.
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