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Published: November 16, 2008
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Fish quotas and an effort allocation are available for harvest by U.S. fishermen in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) This link is an external site. Regulatory Area. This action is necessary to make available to U.S. fishermen a fishing privilege on an equitable basis. Expressions of interest regarding U.S. fish quota allocations for all species except shrimp in the 3L region, will be accepted throughout 2009. Expressions of interest regarding the U.S. 3L-region shrimp quota allocation, the 3M-region shrimp effort allocation, and the 3LNO-region yellowtail flounder to be transferred by Canada will be accepted through November 18, 2008.
Expressions of interest regarding the U.S. effort allocation and quota allocations should be made in writing to Kiki.Jenkins@noaa.gov. Information relating to NAFO fish quotas, NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, and the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act Permit is available from Allison.McHale@noaa.gov.
source: NOAA Fish News
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