NOAA to Fishers: Spill Your Economic Beans on This Form
Published Date: 7/11/2025
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Summary
The Department of Commerce wants your thoughts on a new form that groundfish trawl catcher processors need to fill out about their economic info. This helps make sure the paperwork isn’t too much and keeps things fair. You’ve got 60 days to share your feedback before the form gets the official OK—no money changes yet, just making sure the process works smoothly!
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