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Published: October 22, 2008
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NOAA Fisheries has proposed new regulations that would improve data collection and better protect large lobsters in New England. The proposed dealer reporting requirement would help to provide a more comprehensive and consistent coastwide accounting of lobster harvest data to facilitate stock assessment and fishery management.
The V-notching and maximum carapace length measures are, for the most part, identical to those already enforced by the states. These corresponding federal regulations would reduce confusion and facilitate enforcement within and across management areas.
A maximum size requirement is also proposed for lobster harvested in the Outer Cape Management Area where there is currently no maximum size limit.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted through www.regulations.gov until 5pm eastern time on November 20, 2008. For more information, contact Peter Burns at (978) 281-9144.
source: NOAA Fish News
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Published: October 22, 2008
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EmailNOAA Fisheries has proposed new regulations that would improve data collection and better protect large lobsters in New England. The proposed dealer reporting requirement would help to provide a more comprehensive and consistent coastwide accounting of lobster harvest data to facilitate stock assessment and fishery management.
The V-notching and maximum carapace length measures are, for the most part, identical to those already enforced by the states. These corresponding federal regulations would reduce confusion and facilitate enforcement within and across management areas.
A maximum size requirement is also proposed for lobster harvested in the Outer Cape Management Area where there is currently no maximum size limit.
Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted through www.regulations.gov until 5pm eastern time on November 20, 2008. For more information, contact Peter Burns at (978) 281-9144.
source: NOAA Fish News
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