[Rimarinefisheries] Attention Rhode Island Lobster and Jonah Crab Fishery Participants

[RI Marine Fisheries]

Attention Rhode Island Lobster and Jonah Crab Fishery Participants

Please see the attached guidance documents related to updates to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan which will be implemented May 1, 2022.
NOAA certified weak lines and  gear marking requirements can also be found on NOAA's Take Reduction Plan website.
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/marine-mammal-protection/2021-atlantic-large-whale-take-reduction-plan__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!ZzNTpJyXS9qSigCfY0Nd2edTSHSbcjM3_XfbLyq9fELKm_XKVvMmlimnOlHvMeX9TR7V6YaPo639$ [fisheries[.]noaa[.]gov]


For more information, please contact, Scott Olszewski (401)423-1934  scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov<mailto:scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov>


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