# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 32 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-03-31 · Effective 2020-04-01 · 85 FR 17754
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-06599
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** scallop
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 17754
- **Publication date:** 2020-03-31
- **Effective date:** 2020-04-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No.: 200325-0088
## Abstract

NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 32 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan. This action is necessary to set scallop specifications and other measures for fishing years 2020 and 2021, and implement measures to protect small scallops and reduce bycatch of flatfish. This action is intended to prevent overfishing and improve both yield-per-recruit and the overall management of the Atlantic sea scallop resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/31/2020-06599/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-framework-adjustment-32-to-the-atlantic-sea-scallop)
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