Reviewing Special Fishing Permit for Gulf of Maine Research
Published Date: 4/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute wants special permission to fish outside the usual rules for research purposes. This could affect fishing vessels with federal permits and might change how some fishing is done temporarily. People have a chance to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Research Permit May Allow Rule Waiver
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) applied for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). The EFP would let a federally permitted fishing vessel fish outside normal fishery regulations to support GMRI research, and the agency has preliminarily found the application complete and is considering it. Interested parties have an opportunity to comment before a final decision is made.
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