Regulation
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 8 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan
NMFS approves Amendment 8 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan, as submitted by the New England Fishery Management Council. This amendment updates the management objectives of the skate fishery management plan, which have not been changed since the original plan was adopted in 2003. The purpose of this action is to ensure that the skate management continues to reflect and address the current needs and condition of the skate fishery.