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2008 Quota Distribution Plan
Proposed Quota Determination
The 2008 quota allocation provided by the United States Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service to the State of New York is 920,041 pounds. DEC's quota distribution plan for bluefish in 2008 is as follows:
| Dates | Quota | Initial Trip Limit | % Distribution | Trigger | Trip Limit after Trigger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | January - April | 27,601 lbs | 200 lbs | 3% | none | N/A |
| Period 2 | May - June | 230,010 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 25% | 75% | 200 lbs |
| Period 3 | July - August | 432,420 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 47% | 75% | 500 lbs |
| Period 4 | September - December | 230,010 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 25% | 75% | 200 lbs |
| Total | 920,041 lbs |
The principles governing this draft determination are as follows:
- Trip limits will be utilized to spread quota allocation over each period and to avoid closures if possible.
- Initial period trip limits will be set at modest levels A percent of the period's assigned quota share is set as a trigger to lower the trip limit. When period landings reach the stated trigger, trip limits will be lowered to avoid over-harvest.
- Any period's unused allocation will roll over to the next period. Currently, the Fishery Management Plan does not allow for one year's unused quota to be rolled over to the next year.
- If there is a year-end over-harvest that results in a deduction in the state's quota share for the following year, the deduction will be taken proportionately from each period for which the assigned quota was exceeded.
- The final 2008 quota allocation is subject to change by adjustments made by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
The quota distribution plan would take effect on January 1, 2008 and would remain in effect until January 1, 2009 or until determined otherwise, whichever occurs first. The purpose of this distribution is to fully utilize the available quota for the maximum benefit to New York's fishery, and to minimize the likelihood of a closure.
