Summer Flounder
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 692,859 pounds. The Hook and Line fishery is allocated 34,642 pounds. Dec's proposed quota distribution plan for summer flounder in 2008 is as follows:
| Dates | Quota | Initial Trip Limit | % Distri-bution | Trigger | Second Trigger | Trip Limit after Trigger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | January - February | 138,572 lbs |
1,000 lbs | 20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Period 2 | March - April | 110,857 lbs |
240 lbs | 16% | 50% | 75% | 100/50 lbs |
| Period 3 | May - July | 187,072 lbs |
90 lbs | 27% | 50% | 75% | 70/30 lbs |
| Period 4 | August - October | 187,072 lbs |
90 lbs | 27% | 50% | 75% | 70/30 lbs |
| Period 5 | November - December | 69,286 lbs |
70 lbs | 10% | 50% | N/A | 30 lbs |
| Total | 629,859 lbs |
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| Hook and Line | May - October | 34,642 lbs |
60 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.
- A percent of the period's assigned quota share is set as a trigger to lower the trip limit. When the period landings reach the stated trigger, trip limits will be lowered to avoid over-harvest.
- 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.
- Overharvest/underharvest from Period 1 will be deducted from Period 5.
- Overharvest/underharvest from Periods 2 through 4 will be rolled into the next period.
- Any over or under harvest from Period 4 will roll into Period 5. Currently, the Fishery Management Plan does not allow for one year's unused quota to be rolled over to the next year.
- A secondary quota trigger of 75% will be in place for Periods 2,3 and 4. When it is projected that that periods quota will reach 75%, the daily trip limit will drop accordingly; Period 2 - 50 lbs, Periods 3 and 4 - 30 lbs.
- During an all gear closure, the daily trip limits for fixed gear permit holders in Periods 2, 3 and 4 will be 50, 30 and 30 lbs. respectively.
- 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.


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