Reel Deal: Experimental Fishing Permits Challenge the Rules
Published Date: 5/22/2025
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 is for research to help improve fishing practices and protect fish populations. Fishermen and the public can comment before a final decision is made, so keep an eye out for deadlines and updates!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Research Permit Lets Federally Permitted Boats Break Rules
If you operate a federally permitted fishing vessel, an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application would let you fish outside normal fishery regulations to carry out exempted fishing activities proposed by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. Members of the public and fishermen may comment on the application before the National Marine Fisheries Service makes a final decision.
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