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NMFS publishes proposed rule for 2020-2021 annual specifications and management measures for Pacific Sardine

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to implement annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine, for the fishing year from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. NMFS is accepting comments through June 11, 2020. Please see the Federal Register notice dated May 27, 2020 to view the proposed rule and how to comment.

If you have questions regarding the proposed rule or comment instructions, please contact Lynn Massey, West Coast Region, NMFS, (562) 436-2462, lynn.massey@noaa.gov.