Species separation requirements amendment : Amendment 21 to the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fishery management plan (includes Environmental Assessment, Regulatory Impact Review, and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis) | Synapse
April 15, 2026Open Access
Species separation requirements amendment : Amendment 21 to the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fishery management plan (includes Environmental Assessment, Regulatory Impact Review, and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis)
Key Points
This action aims to revise the species separation requirements for fisheries managing Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog.
Modification of species separation regulations
Focus on Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) fisheries
Updates to management practices for Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog
Potential implications for fishery operations under the new regulations
Abstract
The purpose of this action is to modify the species separation requirements in the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) fisheries.
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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (U.S.) (Mon,) studied this question.