| ASMFC Report Fluke regulations 2004: On Tuesday 5/25, the ASMFC held New York out of compliance. On Thursday 5/25, the ASMFC policy board, will set a date that New York will be required to comply with the ASMFC mandated 48% reduction. If New York fails to comply, the Secretary of commerce will be informed. At that time, the Secretary may order the closure of New York's Fluke fishery. Porgy quota transfer: The emergency transfer of 1.5 million lbs of unused commercial scup quota, also failed the commissions approval. |