Framework 40 Sets Atlantic Scallop Target at 17M Pounds; Public Comment Period Open Until April 27

NOAA Fisheries has published an interim rule for the harvest, bycatch, and research removals for Atlantic Scallops in the Federal Register. They want public comment on these management measures under the new Framework 40 for the Atlantic Scallop Management Plan, and those comments should be submitted by April 27, 2026.
The new framework is the result of survey data showing a recent downturn in abundance and projects landings for the 2026 season at 17 million pounds...
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