CPS FMP Amendment 12: Ban on commercial fishing for all species of krill in West Coast federal waters

At its March 2006 meeting, the Council adopted a complete ban on commercial fishing for all species of krill in West Coast federal waters. They also specified essential fish habitat for krill, an action that makes it easier to work with other federal agencies to protect krill.

Final rule

CPS FMP Amendment 12 environmental assessment, regulatory impact review and regulatory flexibility analysis