Framework Action 3 under the St. Croix and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans

NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Framework Action 3 under the St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John Fishery Management Plans, as prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council. If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the annual catch limits for queen triggerfish in federal waters around St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John. The purpose of the proposed rule and Framework Action 3 is to update management reference points for queen triggerfish under the FMPs consistent with the most recent stock assessment to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield.