Saturday, September 21, 2024

Factory trawler charged with salmon violation

NOAA's Office of General Counsel reports this case charged in August:

• C/P Northern Eagle — Owners American Seafoods Co. LLC and Northern Eagle LLC were charged jointly and severally under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act with failing to ensure no salmon of any species passed the observer collection point. A $15,000 NOVA (notice of violation and assessment) was issued.

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