Overview
The Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) currently requires pound for pound paybacks of any Annual Catch Limit (ACL) overages as an accountability measure (AM). This action considers if there are some circumstances where the current strict paybacks may be excessive, and if modified/relaxed payback AMs may be sufficient. 2026-2027 Specifications are also being considered through this action.
Contact:
Jason Didden (jdidden@mafmc.org, 302-526-5254)
Action Development Timeline and Status
Current Action Plan (as of 6/25/25)
June 25, 2025 Framework Working Draft Document (based on June 2025 Council Meetings)
December 2024 Council Meeting: Framework initiated through approval of 2025 Implementation Plan
February 2025 Council Meeting: The Council reviewed and provided feedback on several preliminary alternatives.
June 2025 The Councils reviewed and adopted a range of alternatives. See meeting webpages for details: June 2025 MAFMC; June 2025 NEFMC
Next Steps: Document development and meetings of the Advisory panel and related Committees - see action plan.