Final
This rule implements framework adjustments that revise a provision in each of the FMPs that requires all permit applicants to own a fishing vessel at the time they apply for or renew a limited access permit.
NMFS issues this final rule to
implement measures contained in
Framework Adjustment 1 to the
American Lobster Fishery Management
Plan (FMP), Framework Adjustment 3 to
the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, and
Framework Adjustment 7 to the
Northeast Multispecies FMP.