Framework
Adjustment |
Federal Register Publication Date |
Date Implemented |
Description of Actions |
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Waiting approval
resubmitted on April 17, 2014 |
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5/20/13 |
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5/7/12 |
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8/1/11 |
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6/28/10 |
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12/24/07
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This action maintains the trip allocations and possession limits established by the interim measures that were enacted by NMFS on June 21, 2007, for the Elephant Trunk Access Area (ETAA) in 2007 to reduce the potential for overfishing the Atlantic sea scallop (scallop) resource and excessive scallop mortality. This action reduces the number of scallop trips to the ETAA, and prohibits the retention of more than 50 U.S. bushels (17.62 hL) of in-shell scallop outside ot the boundaries of the ETAA (deckloading). The action also clarifies that the current restriction on landing no more than one scallop trip per calendar day for vessels fishing under general category rules does not prohibit a vessel from leaving on a scallop trip on the same calendar day that the vessel landed scallops. |
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6/1/08
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Framework 19 includes the following scallop managment measures: Limited access
scallop fishery specifications for 2008
and 2009 (open area days-at-sea (DAS)
and Sea Scallop Access Area (access
area) trip allocations); Elephant Trunk
Access Area (ETAA) and Delmarva
Access Area (Delmarva) in-season trip
adjustment procedures; new Hudson
Canyon Access Area (HCAA) measures;
DAS allocation adjustment measures if
an access area yellowtail flounder
(yellowtail) total allowable catch (TAC)
is caught; adjustments to the scallop
overfishing definition; a prohibition on
deckloading of scallops on access area
trips; adjustments to the industryfunded
observer program; a 30-day
vessel monitoring system (VMS) power
down provision; general category access
area specifications for 2008 and 2009;
and general category measures
dependent on the implementation of
Amendment 11 to the FMP, including a
quarterly TAC, 2008 and 2009 general
category quota allocations, and
individual fishing quota (IFQ) permit
cost recovery program requirements. |
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06/15/06
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Management measures implemented by this rule: Scallop fishery specifications for 2006 and 2007 (open area days-at -sea (DAS) and Scallop Access Area trip allocations); scallop Area Rotation Program adjustments; and revisions to management measures that would improve administration of the FMP. In addition, a seasonal closure of the Elephant Trunk Access Area (ETAA) implemented to reduce potential interactions between the scallop fishery and sea turtles.
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10/21/05
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Requires that vessels issued a general category scallop permit and that intend to land over 40 lb. of shucked or 5 bu. of in-shell scallops, install and operate vessel monitoring systems (VMS). Also allows general category scallop vessels with VMS units to turn off (power -down) their VMS units after they have off-loaded scallops and while they are tied to a fixed dock or mooring. Finally, this measure revises the broken trip adjustment provision for limited access scallop vessels fishing in the Sea Scallop Area Access Program.
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11/02/04
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To address and implement scallop area management in parts of the groundfish closed areas for Fishing Year 2004 and 2005. The measure focuses on allocations of fishing effort and scallop TACs, provisions to fund observers and research, enforcement provisions, monitoring requirements and measures to minimize or control bycatch.
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03/01/03
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The purpose for the proposed framework action is address a narrowly focused
change in management regulations, giving the Council time to analyze, carefully
consider, and take public comment on a broad range of management issues
in Amendment 10. The focus of this action is to temporarily adjust the
annual day-at-sea allocation for the 2003 fishing year to be consistent
with Amendment 7 targets and objectives, while also temporarily continuing
the successful area access program for the Hudson Canyon and VA/NC Areas.
Other than adjusting the area access scallop possession limit to be consistent
with increasing catch rates in the Mid-Atlantic, all associated area access
provisions would remain unchanged from what is currently in place for 2002.
No new area closures are being contemplated in this framework action, because
this action and its effects is being analyzed and more thoroughly considered
within the context of Amendment 10, including a carefully developed rotation
management area system and a plan to minimize impacts on habitat and bycatch. |
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05/01/01 |
Adjusted the annual days-at-sea allocation for the 2001 and 2002 fishing
years; allowed controlled access to portions of the Hudson Canyon and VA/NC
areas for scallop fishing; and introduced a 50-busshel possession limit
of in-shell scallops on vessels shoreward of the vessel monitoring system
(VMS) demarcation line. |
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06/15/00 |
Temporarily re-opened portions of the groundfish closed areas for scallop
fishing with restrictions. (Same as Framework Adjustment 34 to the Northeast
Multispecies FMP). Except for Section 648.57 introductory paragraphs (a)
and (b), which become effective 06/15/00 through 03/01/01 and 648.58(c)(3)(i)
and (c)(3)(ii), which becomes effective 06/14/00 |
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03/01/00 |
Adjusted the day-at-sea allocations for the 2000 fishing year and corrected
the final rule implementing the Monkfish FMP by clarifying the 5% and 25%
incidental catch criteria and clarifying the monkfish permit application/renewal
deadlines.
Except Sections 648.4(a)(9)(i)(B) and 648.94(b)(4)(i), (b)(4)(ii), (c)(1)(i),
and (c)(3)(i), which become effective 03/03/00. |
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06/15/99 |
Temporarily re-opened portions of the groundfish closed areas for scallop
fishing with restrictions. In addition, required a minimum mesh twine top
of 8 in. for vessels under a day-at-sea when fishing outside the Exemption
Area. The primary intent of the action was to provide scallop vessels with
a short-term strategy to access Closed Area II without compromising multispecies
rebuilding or habitat protection while the New England Council develops
an amendment that would implement a sea scallop area rotational management
plan.
(Same as Framework Adjustment 29 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP)
Except for Section 648.51 (b)(2)(ii), which becomes effective 12/16/99. |
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08/28/98
through 02/28/00 |
Extended a closure to transiting and fishing with other than hand gear
for an 18-month period to allow for the conduct of an NMFS-sponsored sea
scallop aquaculture research project. |
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08/13/97 |
Exempted limited access and general category permit holders who fish
exclusively under the State Waters Exemption Program from the 400lb. trip
limit. |
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07/19/96 |
Allowed certain limited access vessels that cannot practically use a
dredge to fish for scallops to use trawl nets. |
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03/05/96
(61 CFR 8490) |
03/11/96 |
Permanently reduced the maximum crew size from nine to seven. |
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08/09/95 |
Modified the demarcation line in the current regulations that is used
to monitor vessel activity. The intent of the framework was to enhance
enforcement capability. (Same as Framework Adjustment 11 to the Northeast
Multispecies FMP). |
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07/31/95 |
Restricted the use of trawl nets to catch scallops and the use of twine
tops in dredges. |
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05/01/95 |
Temporarily adjusted the maximum crew limit on certain vessels from nine
to seven through February 29, 1996. |
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12/4/95 |
Eliminated the requirement that permit applicants own title to a fishing
vessel at the time they initially apply for limited access/moratorium permits.
(Same as Framework Adjustment 1 to the American Lobster FMP and Framework
Adjustment 7 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP). |
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11/16/94 |
Implemented an exemption from Federal gear regulations for vessels when
fishing in state waters under a state scallop management program. |
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08/17/94 |
Temporarily adjusted the maximum crew limit; re-designated the fishing
year for sea scallops to begin on March 1 each year; and refined existing
gear requirements. |