U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regulation of Squid Exports

This page contains information related to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s comments regarding the inclusion of U.S. squid fishery products in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) inspection and user fee system for monitoring wildlife imports and exports.

Illex Vessel Hold Capacity Framework

This framework will consider measures to restrict future increases in capacity in the Illex squid fishery. Specifically, this framework will consider implementing a volumetric vessel hold baseline requirement and an upgrade restriction for all Illex limited access permits.

Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment

This action will concurrently conduct the 5-year EFH review required under the Magnuson Stevens Act while amending fishery management plans for the Council, as needed.

Atlantic Mackerel Rebuilding 2.0 Amendment with Specifications (Amendment 23)

Final Rule (2/1/23)

Omnibus Risk Policy Framework

Final Rule published 12/15/20

Illex Quota Working Group

The Illex Working Group will address two closely related problems. The first is to develop an approach for in-year quota adjustments. The second is to lay the basis for a benchmark stock assessment (Research Track) in 2021. Each task will require involvement of scientists, industry, and managers. Both tasks are focused on the challenge of identifying appropriate catch limits for a dynamic, short-lived species whose survival, growth and abundance on the US shelf are driven by a complex interplay of environmental conditions.