Notice of Rulemaking Proposal-Chapter 34: Recreational Measures for Cod and Haddock

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The Department of Marine Resources announces the following rulemaking proposal:?

Chapter 34:?Recreational Groundfish Measures for Cod and Haddock

On September 1, 2022, DMR adopted an emergency rule to be consistent with a NOAA Fisheries federal rulemaking. DMR is proposing to adopt the emergency rule as part of its regular rules. Consistent with the existing emergency rule, this proposal would implement regulatory changes for charter, party and recreational fishing vessels operating in state waters regarding Gulf of Maine cod and haddock. The bag limit for Gulf of Maine haddock is increased to 20 fish, with the fishing season and minimum size remaining unchanged. The season for Gulf of Maine cod is expanded such that cod may be possessed on board charter, party, or recreational fishing vessels from April 1-14, inclusive, and from September 1 ? October 7, inclusive. The minimum size for Gulf of Maine cod is also increased to 22 inches, and there is no change to the 1-fish bag limit. this action ensures compliance with the federal fishery management plan. It also expands recreational fishing opportunities for these species in Maine state waters.

?No public hearing is scheduled. The deadline to submit written comments is:??October 7, 2022.?

The complete filing, including where to send comments, is available here.?

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