Federal Consistency Determinations have been submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for the following: Proposed Rule Swordfish & Shark Retention Limits (2020.0055)

The National Marine Fisheries Service is proposing to adjust the current regulations for North Atlantic swordfish and shark retention limits for certain permit holders in U.S. Atlantic and Caribbean waters, including modifying retention limits and adding regulatory criteria for in season adjustment of retention limits. Comments concerning this Federal Consistency Determination will be accepted for 20 days from the date of this notice.  Comments may be sent to:  Delaware Coastal Programs, Ms. Kimberly Cole, Administrator, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 7B, Dover, DE, 19904, or electronically to DNREC_DCP_PublicComment@state.de.us.  For additional information please call (302) 739-9283.