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

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