Scup 2009 Quota Distribution Plan
The 2009 summer scup quota allocation provided by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to the State of New York is 463,736 pounds. DEC's quota distribution plan for scup in 2009 is as follows:
| Dates | Quota (lbs) |
Initial Trip |
Trigger (% of quota) |
Trip Limit after Trigger (lbs) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | May - July | 231,868 | |||
| May 3 - June 15 | 50 | N/A | N/A | ||
| June 16 - July 31 | 70 | 50%/75% | 50/30 | ||
| Period 2 | August 1 - August 31 | 139,121 | 70 | 50%/75% | 50/30 |
| Period 3 | September - October | 92,747 | 70 | 50%/75% | 50/30 |
| Total | 463,736 |
Provision to the quota distribution plan--
- 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.
- As per regulations, holders of a summer flounder fixed gear permit (pound net/trap net) will be exempt from any scup fishery closures. In the event of a closure, a daily trip limit will be established for the fixed gear fishery.
- If there is an 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.
- DEC may adjust this quota distribution plan if the leel of hrvest is different from what was projected to ensure mazumum utilization of the scup resources and prevent the state allocation from being surpassed.
- The final 2009 quota allocation is subject to change by adjustments made by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
The quota distribution plan will effect on January 1, 2009 and will remain in effect until January 1, 2010 or until determined otherwise. 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.
