Final Framework 27 To The Scallop Fmp

"The primary purpose of this action is to set scallop fishery specifications for the 2016 fishing year, as well as default measures for FY2017. This action is needed to achieve the objectives of the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which is to prevent overfishing and improve yield-per-recruit from the fishery"--Executive summary (iii).