Rule-Breaking Fishing Experiment? NOAA Reviews New England Permit Request
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is reviewing a special fishing permit request that would let some fishing boats try new fishing methods outside the usual rules. This affects fishermen with federal permits in the Greater Atlantic Region and invites the public to share their thoughts. If approved, it could change how fishing happens temporarily, with no immediate cost changes announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Exemption for Atlantic Fishermen
The National Marine Fisheries Service preliminarily found an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application complete that would let federally permitted fishing vessels in the Greater Atlantic Region fish outside normal fishery regulations to support activities proposed by New England Marine Monitoring. The notice invites public comment and says approval could temporarily change how fishing is done, and no immediate cost changes are announced.
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