he Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl
Fishery was rationalized in January 2011. Catch share programs are
known to have extensive beneficial outcomes for fish stocks.
Literature shows mixed outcomes for the fishery participants, who
may suffer negative social impacts. The purpose of this study is to
identify and communicate those social impacts. Baseline data along
with supplemental data collection allows for time-series data
collection to measure social changes over time. Continued time
series data collection strengthens our understanding of fishing
communities and their ability to adapt to management changes along
with other drivers such as climate change. This data collection
provides fisheries managers social science data which is typically
unavailable as such a fine scale. It also meets regulatory
requirements outlined in the Magnuson Stevens Act, NEPA,
Environmental Justice, and other requirements. The information
collected informs management efforts outside the catch shares
program as well as is publicly availably to participants and
constituents for their use. This study increases our understanding
of fishing communities on the West Coast.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Conservation
and Management Act
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the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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