Final Rule to Implement Interim Measures for Framework Adjustment 48; Framework Adjustment 50; and 2013 Sector Operations Plans, Contracts, and Allocation Annual Catch Entitlements to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

August 28, 2013 — Today, NOAA Fisheries announced that some groundfish fishery management actions are now finalized. These actions were implemented through Framework 48, Framework 50 and the Sector Operations Plans on May 1, but "interim" management measures to provide more time for public comment are now final.  Read the final rule here