September 18, 2012 — Based on available information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that 90 percent of the total allowable landings for northern red hake has been landed. Therefore, effective 0001 hours, September 20, 2012, the northern red hake possession limit is reduced to 400 lb for the remainder of the fishing year. This possession limit reduction applies to the northern red hake stock area, which covers the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank Exemption Area.
