# Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries; 2022 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean Quahogs; and Suspension of Atlantic Surfclam Minimum Size Limit
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-11-08 · Effective 2022-01-01 · 86 FR 61714
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-24390
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 61714
- **Publication date:** 2021-11-08
- **Effective date:** 2022-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 211103-0223
## Abstract

NMFS announces that the quotas for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries for 2022 will remain status quo. NMFS also suspends the minimum size limit for Atlantic surfclams for the 2022 fishing year. Regulations for these fisheries require NMFS to notify the public of the allowable harvest levels for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs from the Exclusive Economic Zone even if the previous year's quota specifications remain unchanged.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/08/2021-24390/atlantic-surfclam-and-ocean-quahog-fisheries-2022-fishing-quotas-for-atlantic-surfclams-and-ocean)
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