2011 bluefish specifications, environmental assessment, regulatory impact review, and initial regulatory flexibility analysis 110307_EA_2011_Bluefish_Specs_L.pdf

"NMFS issues final specifications for the 2011 Atlantic bluefish fishery, including state-by-state commercial quotas, a recreational harvest limit, and recreational possession limits for Atlantic bluefish off the east coast of the United States. The intent of these specifications is to establish the allowable 2011 harvest levels and possession limits to attain the target fishing mortality rate, consistent with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. The specifications are not anticipated to result in any significant impacts on target and non-target fishery resources, protected resources, habitat, or the affected human communities"--Cover letter.