Amendment 10 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Amendment 8 to the Scallop Fishery Management Plan

Amendment 7 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan

Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Surf Clam & Ocean Quahog Plan

Incorporating an Environmental Assessment

And Regulatory Impact Review

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Sections I & II: Introductions and Purpose and Need for Action
Sections III & IV: Alternatives Including Preferred Action and Environmental Assessment
Section V : Management Alternatives
Sections VI & VII: Magnuson-Stevens Act Requirements & Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
Appendices
Appendix 1: Addendum on Changing or Eliminating Vesse Replacement and Upgrad Restriction on Vessels Less Than 30 Feet
Appendix 2: Summary of Public Hearings and Comments Received
Appendix 3: NMFS Response to Comments