GMT008 - Draft Annual Groundfish Harvest Specifications

Stock defined as CA (S of 42). Harvest specifications for 2025-2026 based on 2021 assessment and 2023 rebuilding analysis. Per June 2024 Council decision, ABC rule rebuilding strategy and removed from the Nearshore Rockfish Complexes off California, P*=0.45.

Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record. Any sub-area records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition or for retroactive purposes. 

OFL based on the 2023 catch-only update of the 2017 rebuilding analysis (Table 1, Agenda Item G.2 Supp Revised Attachment 15 Sept 2023).

OFL based on the 2021 catch-only update of the 2017 update assessment (Table 1; Correa et al. 2021; Agenda Item C.6 Attachment 9 Sept 2021).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2019 big skate assessment (Table 15 pg 67).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table vii, pg xix).
 

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table 65, pg 142).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR from the 2019 updated harvest specification projections based on new sigmas with a 7.4% reduction to subtract the portion of the assessed stock north of 40°10’ N. lat. (Table 5 pg 3; Agenda Item H.8 Supp Attachment 2 Sept 2019).

 

OFL projected using a 45% SPR from the 2019 assessment (Table ES18 pg 41; Table ES19 pg 42).
 

OFL projected using a 45% SPR from the 2019 assessment (Table ES19 pg 42).

OFL projected using a 45% SPR from the 2019 assessment (Table ES18 pg 41).

Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

OFL based on a DB-SRA assessment in the 2019 assessment (Table 48 pg 190, unweighted-50%).

 

OFL based on a 2015 DB-SRA estimate using a low vulnerability prior (Table 11 pg 12, Delta option 4; Agenda Item I.4 Attachment 4 November 2015). 

Low vulnerability prior from data-moderate assessment document (Figure 54 in Cope, J., E. Dick, A. MacCall, M. Monk, B. Soper, and C. Wetzel. 2015. Data-moderate stock assessments for brown, China, copper, sharpchin, stripetail, and yellowtail rockfishes and English and rex soles in 2013. Pacific Fishery Management Council, Portland, OR, 298 p.).

 

Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

OFL projected using a 45% SPR from the 2019 assessment (Table ES20 pg 43).
 

OFL projected in the 2021 catch-only update of the 2015 assessment (Table 5, Agenda Item C.8. Attachment 2 September 2021).

OFL from the 2019 catch-only update of the 2017 assessment (Table 6 pg 4; Agenda Item H.8 Supp Attachment 2 Sept 2019).

OFL from a 2023 catch-only projection update of the 2015 assessment, based on the corrected 2017 catch-only update to the assessment to correct errors in historical catch estimates between 1916-2016 (based on the 2017 model with time-varying buffers starting in 2015) (Table 1 pg 2; Agenda Item E.2 Attachment 2 Nov 2023). OFLs are apportioned to the North (7%) and South (93%) of 40°10’ N lat. based on average historical landings. S of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 3363.5 * 0.93 = 3128.06; 2026 OFL = 3171.2 * 0.93 = 2949.22.

 

Harvest specifications are the sum of assessed area projections (South of Pt Conception 34°27’ N. lat.) and DBSRA estimates (40°10’ to 34°27’ N. lat.).   
 

OFL is based on a 50% SPR harvest rate projected in the 2019 assessment, with a time varying category 2 sigma, P* = 0.4. in 2019 projections (Table 6 pg 5; error in caption as correction is South of 34°27’ N. lat.; Agenda Item H.6 Attachment 2 November 2019).
 

OFL is based on the 2019 DB-SRA estimate in Appendix B of the 2019 cowcod assessment (Table F2 pg 179; Percentile 50% (Median)). OFLs are apportioned to the north of 40°10’ N lat. (3%) and 40°10’ - 34°27’ N lat. (97%) based on cumulative historical catch (Table F3 pg 179; 1916-2018).


 

OFL projected using a 50% SPR in the 2021 catch-only projection update (Table 1; Lee 2021; Agenda Item C.6 Attachment 12 Sept 2021).

 

OFL projected using a 30% SPR harvest rate in the 2021 full assessment, with assumed removals equal to the adopted ACL of 50,000 mt in 2023-2024 (per Sept 2023 Council request) (Table 2; Agenda Item E.2 Revised Attachment 4 Nov 2023).

OFL is based on a 30% SPR harvest rate in the 2013 data-moderate assessment, with ACL = ABC (P* = 0.45) in 2019 projections (Table 3 pg 4; Agenda Item H.6 Attachment 2 November 2019).
 

OFLs projected using a 45% SPR harvest rate in the 2021 full assessment of lingcod North of 40°10’ N lat. (Table vii pg xvi).  

OFLs projected using a 45% SPR harvest rate in the 2019 assessment (Table ES-6 pg 20). ACL = ABC.
 

Coastwide OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2019 catch-only projection update (Table g pg 13).  The coastwide ABC (P* = 0.4) is apportioned N (76%) and S (24%) of 34°27’ N lat. to determine ACLs based on the 2003-2012 average swept area biomass from the NMFS trawl survey.
 

Coastwide OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2019 catch-only projection update (Table g pg 13).  The coastwide ABC (P* = 0.4) is apportioned N (76%) and S (24%) of 34°27’ N lat. to determine ACLs based on the 2003-2012 average swept area biomass from the NMFS trawl survey. S of 34°27’ N lat. 2025 ACL = ABC 2,697.92 * 0.24 = 647.5; 2026 ACL = ABC 2,574.60 * 0.24 = 617.9.

Coastwide OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2019 catch-only projection update (Table g pg 13).  The coastwide ABC (P* = 0.4) is apportioned N (76%) and S (24%) of 34°27’ N lat. to determine ACLs based on the 2003-2012 average swept area biomass from the NMFS trawl survey.  N of 34°27’ N lat. 2025 ACL = ABC 2,697.92 * 0.76 = 2050.42; 2026 ACL = ABC 2,574.60 * 0.76 = 1956.70.

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2019 Pacific Ocean Perch Updated Harvest Specification Projections (Table 7, Agenda Item H.8 Supplemental Attachment 2 September 2019).  ACL = ABC (P* = 0.45).

OFL projected using a 30% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table 30, pg 75).

OFL projected using a 45% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 limited update assessment (Table vii, pg xvi). ACL split N (78.5%) and S (21.5%) of 36 degrees N. latitude using a 5-year rolling avg (2017-2022, no survey 2020) of biomass estimates by area from the NWFSC WCGBT survey. 

OFL projected using a 45% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 limited update assessment (Table vii, pg xvi). ACL split N (78.5%) and S (21.5%) of 36 degrees N. latitude using a 5-year rolling avg (2017-2022, no survey 2020) of biomass estimates by area from the NWFSC WCGBT survey. 

OFL projected using a 45% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 limited update assessment (Table vii, pg xvi). ACL split N (78.5%) and S (21.5%) of 36 degrees N. latitude using a 5-year rolling avg (2017-2022, no survey 2020) of biomass estimates by area from the NWFSC WCGBT survey. 

OFL is based on a 50% SPR harvest rate projected in the 2021 assessment, with a category 2 sigma, P* = 0.4, ACL=ABC in 2019 projections (Table 4 pg 5; Agenda Item E.3 Supp Revised Attachment 4 November 2021).

Projections based on the 2009 assessment using the sigmas for 2020 and beyond (Table X pg X; Agenda Item G.2 Attachment 2 September 2023).

OFL based on the 2023 catch-only update of the 2019 update assessment (Table 2; Agenda Item G.2 Attachment 14 Sept 2023).

OFL is based on the 2023 catch-only update of the 2017 update assessment (Table 1; Agenda Item E.2 Attachment 3 Nov 2023).

OFL based on the 2017 DB-SRA assessment of starry flounder (Agenda Item F.6.a Supp SSC Rpt1 November 2017).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment. Alternative 2 P*=0.40 (Table 1-6; Agenda Item E.5 Supp Revised Attachment 1 Nov 2023). Precautionary, ACL<ABC. 

OFLs projected using a 45% SPR harvest rate in the 2021 full assessment of lingcod South of 40°10’ N lat. (Table vii pg xvi). The southern stock of lingcod is below 40% (precautionary), so ACL<ABC with the 40-10 rule applied.

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table 8 pg 43). Precautionary ACL < ABC, 40-10 rule, P*=0.45. ACL split N (70.6%) and S (29.4%) of 34 degrees 27' N. latitude using a 5-year rolling avg (2017-2022, no survey 2020) of biomass estimates by area from the NWFSC WCGBT survey. Alternative 2 P*=0.45 (Table 1-3; Agenda Item E.5 Supp Revised Attachment 1 Nov 2023).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table 8 pg 43). Precautionary ACL < ABC, 40-10 rule, P*=0.45. ACL split N (70.6%) and S (29.4%) of 34 degrees 27' N. latitude using a 5-year rolling avg (2017-2022, no survey 2020) of biomass estimates by area from the NWFSC WCGBT survey. Alternative 2 P*=0.45 (Table 1-3; Agenda Item E.5 Supp Revised Attachment 1 Nov 2023).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table 8 pg 43). Precautionary ACL < ABC, 40-10 rule, P*=0.45. ACL split N (70.6%) and S (29.4%) of 34 degrees 27' N. latitude using a 5-year rolling avg (2017-2022, no survey 2020) of biomass estimates by area from the NWFSC WCGBT survey. Alternative 2 P*=0.45 (Table 1-3; Agenda Item E.5 Supp Revised Attachment 1 Nov 2023).

Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 full assessment (Table vii pg xix).

OFL projected using a 50% SPR from the 2021 updated harvest specification projections for blue and deacon rockfishes (Table 3; Agenda Item C.8 Attachment 2 September 2021).  HG = ABC/ACL for managing OR fisheries.
 

Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

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Inferred Washington OFL provided in Appendix F (Table F2 pg 373) of the 2017 Blue and Deacon Rockfishes assessment. 

OFL from the 2019 catch-only projection update (Table g pg 16; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 17 September 2019).  10% of the CA OFL is apportioned North of 40°10’ N lat. (see Appendix D of the 2017 Assessment, pg 361).
N of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 335.61 * 0.10 = 33.561; 2026 OFL = 335.08 * 0.10 = 33.508.

OFL from the 2019 harvest projection update (Table 1 pg 3; Agenda Item H.6 Attachment 2 November 2019).  The portion of the coastwide stock North of 40`10 N lat. based on the proportion of cumulative removals by area during 1916-2012 (~1.15%).
N of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 181.9 * 0.0115 = 2.1; 2026 OFL = 182.5 * 0.0115 = 2.11.

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OFLs projected from the Central Model in the 2015 assessment updated with 2019 catch-only projections (Table r pg 34; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 19 September 2019).

OFLs projected from the North Model in the 2015 assessment updated with 2019 catch-only projections (Table r pg 34; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 19 September 2019).

OFL projected from the 2023 full assessment; stock defined as CA (S of 42), apportioned to complex (N 4010 = 5.86%) based on estimates of rocky habitat and density of copper rockfish in the area (Table xiv, pg xxvi).

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of N of 42 (WA+OR)) (Table 5 pg 4; Agenda Item G.6 Supp Revised Attachment 2 Sept 2023). Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record for Area = Washington and Oregon. These records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition.
 

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of N of 42 (WA+OR)) (Table 5 pg 4; Agenda Item G.6 Supp Revised Attachment 2 Sept 2023). Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record for Area = Washington and Oregon. These records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition.
 

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of N of 42 (WA+OR)) (Table 5 pg 4; Agenda Item G.6 Supp Revised Attachment 2 Sept 2023).

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OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate from the 2021 assessment of quillback rockfish in Oregon (December 2021 version, Table 14 pg 51, per Section 4.1 pg 23).
 

OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate MSY proxy from the 2021 assessment of quillback rockfish in WA (November 2021 version Section 4.2 pg 20, per SSC recommendation as constant OFL = 2.86 mt, Category 3, P*=0.45, ABC = 2.22 mt).
 

Per November 2023 Council decision, quillback rockfish off California (S of 42, Amendment 31 stock definition) were removed from the Nearshore Rockfish Complexes.  Note a new stock in the DB will need to be generated for harvest specification values adopted in March 2024. 

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Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

Gopher and black-and-yellow rockfishes are now combined in the 2019 assessment and resulting harvest specifications (documented in the gopher specifications).  OFL based on a 50% SPR harvest rate projected in the 2019 assessment (Table g pg xix).

Appendix G of the 2017 blue and deacon assessment describes calculation of the OFL proxy (pg 376).

OFL from the 2019 catch-only projection update (Table g pg 16; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 17 September 2019).  90% of the CA OFL is apportioned South of 40°10’ N lat. (see Appendix D of the 2017 Assessment, pg 361).
S of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 335.61 * 0.90 = 302.049; 2026 OFL = 335.08 * 0.90 = 301.572.

OFL from the 2019 harvest projection update (Table 1 pg 3; Agenda Item H.6 Attachment 2 November 2019).  The portion of the coastwide stock South of 40`10 N lat. based on the proportion of cumulative removals by area during 1916-2012 (~98.8%).
S of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 181.9 * 0.988 = 179.8; 2026 OFL = 182.5 * 0.988 = 180.39.

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OFLs projected from the South Model in the 2015 assessment updated with 2019 catch-only projections (Table r pg 34; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 19 September 2019).

OFL projected from the 2023 full assessment; stock defined as CA (S of 42), apportioned to complex (N 4010 = 5.86%) based on estimates of rocky habitat and density of copper rockfish in the area (Table xiv and xv, pg xxvii and xxvi). ACL values split by designated areas (S 3427 - 2025 = 15.8, 2026 = 18) (4010 to 3427 - 2025 = 109.2, 2026 = 108.4).
 

OFL projected from the 2023 full assessment; stock defined as CA (S of 42), apportioned to complex (N 4010 = 5.86%) based on estimates of rocky habitat and density of copper rockfish in the area (Table xiv and xv, pg xxvii and xxvi). ACL values split by designated areas (S 3427 - 2025 = 15.8, 2026 = 18) (4010 to 3427 - 2025 = 109.2, 2026 = 108.4). 
 

OFL projected from the 2023 full assessment; stock defined as CA (S of 42), apportioned to complex (N 4010 = 5.86%) based on estimates of rocky habitat and density of copper rockfish in the area (Table xiv and xv, pg xxvii and xxvi). ACL values split by designated areas (S 3427 - 2025 = 15.8, 2026 = 18) (4010 to 3427 - 2025 = 109.2, 2026 = 108.4). Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record for Area S of 4010. Any sub-area records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition.
 

Gopher and black-and-yellow rockfishes are now combined in the 2019 assessment and resulting harvest specifications (documented in the gopher specifications).  OFL based on a 50% SPR harvest rate projected in the 2019 assessment (Table g pg xix).

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Per November 2023 Council decision, quillback rockfish off California (S of 42, Amendment 31 stock definition) were removed from the Nearshore Rockfish Complexes.  Note a new stock in the DB will need to be generated for harvest specification values adopted in March 2024. 

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Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

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Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

Based on the average catch during 1994-1998 + a 60% discard rate estimated from the EDCP study (2020 SAFE; Table 2-19 pg 260).
 

Based on the average catch during 1994-1998 + a 60% discard rate estimated from the EDCP study (2020 SAFE; Table 2-19 pg 260).
 

Max. catch = 35 mt in 2005 (2020 SAFE; Table 2-19 pg 260).

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OFL projected using a 30% SPR harvest rate in the 2023 data moderate assessment, with revised projections per Council Sept 2023 request, Alternative 2 P*=0.45 (Table 1-4; Agenda Item E.5 Supp Revised Attachment 1 Nov 2023).

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Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

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OFL from a 2023 catch-only projection update of the 2015 assessment, based on the corrected 2017 catch-only update to the assessment to correct errors in historical catch estimates between 1916-2016 (based on the 2017 model with time-varying buffers starting in 2015) (Table 1 pg 2; Agenda Item E.2 Attachment 2 Nov 2023). OFLs are apportioned to the North (7%) and South (93%) of 40°10’ N lat. based on average historical landings. N of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 3363.5 * 0.07 = 235.45; 2026 OFL = 3171.2 * 0.07 = 221.98.

OFL is based on the 2019 DB-SRA estimate in Appendix B of the 2019 cowcod assessment (Table F2 pg 179; Percentile 50% (Median)). OFLs are apportioned to the north of 40°10’ N lat. (3%) and 40°10’ - 34°27’ N lat. (97%) based on cumulative historical catch (Table F3 pg 179; 1916-2018).
 

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2024 OFL and ABC values (per SSC recommendation and Council adopted September 2023) (Agenda Item G.6.a Supplemental SSC Report 1 September 2023).

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OFL based on the MSY associated with the F_MSY proxy in the 2009 assessment (Table d pg vii; Yield with SPR_50% at SB_SPR).  The portion of the coastwide stock North (84.5%) and South (15.5%) of 40°10’ N lat. is based on the mean of the 2003-2008 swept area biomass estimates from the NMFS trawl survey.

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An OFL is not provided in this geographic area, per Section 4.3 (pg 21) of the 2021 squarespot rockfish data-moderate assessment in California, as after 2000 it is assumed that 100% of removals are from South of 40°10’ N lat. and thus no apportionment of the overall OFL was made to this area.
 

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OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of California (S of 42) (Table 3; Agenda Item E.2 Supp Revised Attachment 5 November 2023). Stock apportionment to complex based on yield from the northern assessment model (4.4%) and southern complex is the remainder (95.6%) of the northern model yields plus the southern model yields.  

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of OR and WA (N of 42) (Table 6 pg 4; Agenda Item G.6 Supp Revised Attachment 2 Sept 2023). 

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of OR and WA (N of 42) (Table 6 pg 4; Agenda Item G.6 Supp Revised Attachment 2 Sept 2023). Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record for Area = Washington and Oregon. These records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition. 

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of OR and WA (N of 42) (Table 6 pg 4; Agenda Item G.6 Supp Revised Attachment 2 Sept 2023). Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record for Area = Washington and Oregon. These records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition. 

Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

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2024 OFL and ABC values (per SSC recommendation and Council adopted September 2023) (Agenda Item G.6.a Supplemental SSC Report 1 September 2023).

2024 OFL and ABC values (per SSC recommendation and Council adopted September 2023) (Agenda Item G.6.a Supplemental SSC Report 1 September 2023).

OFL based on the MSY associated with the F_MSY proxy in the 2009 assessment (Table d pg vii; Yield with SPR_50% at SB_SPR).  The portion of the coastwide stock North (84.5%) and South (15.5%) of 40°10’ N lat. is based on the mean of the 2003-2008 swept area biomass estimates from the NMFS trawl survey.

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OFL projected using a 50% SPR harvest rate from the 2021 squarespot rockfish data-moderate assessment in CA (Table 17 pg 47).
 

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OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of California (S of 42) (Table 3; Agenda Item E.2 Supp Revised Attachment 5 November 2023). Stock apportionment to N and S 4010 complexes based on yield from the northern assessment model (4.4%) and southern complex is the remainder (95.6%) of the northern model yields plus the southern model yields. Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record. Any sub-area records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition.

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of California (S of 42) (Table 3; Agenda Item E.2 Supp Revised Attachment 5 November 2023). Stock apportionment to N and S 4010 complexes based on yield from the northern assessment model (4.4%) and southern complex is the remainder (95.6%) of the northern model yields plus the southern model yields. Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record. Any sub-area records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition. 

OFL from the 2023 projection update of the 2021 assessments, based on a stock definition of California (S of 42) (Table 3; Agenda Item E.2 Supp Revised Attachment 5 November 2023). Stock apportionment to N and S 4010 complexes based on yield from the northern assessment model (4.4%) and southern complex is the remainder (95.6%) of the northern model yields plus the southern model yields. Note: Values placed in GF FMP Amend 31 stock definition record. Any sub-area records remain to track the separate assessments combined to single stock definition. 

Revisions to OFL Contributions for Category 3 Stocks (Dick 2011).

Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

OFL is based on the 2013 assessment, with a category 1 sigma, P* = 0.45, ACL=ABC in projections provided in 2023 (Table 2 pg 3; Agenda Item G.2 Attachment 2 September 2023). The portion of the coastwide stock north (19%) and south (81%) of 40º10’ N lat. is based on average survey biomass.

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Revisions to OFL Contributions for Category 3 Stocks (Dick 2011).

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OFL based on the 2019 catch-only update of the 2013 assessment (Table f pg xi; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 24 Sept 2019). The coastwide OFLs are apportioned north (98%) and south (2%) based on average landings during 1985-2012.
N of 4010 2025 OFL = 238 * 0.98 = 233.24; 2026 OFL = 237 * 0.98 = 232.26.

OFL from the 2019 projection update of the 2013 assessment (Table 15 pg 8; Agenda Item H.8 Supp Attachment 2 September 2019). OFLs are apportioned to the North (80%) and South (20%) of 40°10’ N lat. based on average swept area biomass estimates from the triennial survey.
N of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 350 * 0.8 = 280; 2026 OFL = 348 * 0.8 = 278.4.

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Projections based on the 2009 assessment using the sigmas for 2020 and beyond (Table X pg X; Agenda Item G.2 Attachment 2 September 2023).

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Sum of harvest specification contributions of component stocks in the complex.

OFL is based on the 2013 assessment, with a category 1 sigma, P* = 0.45, ACL=ABC in projections provided in 2023 (Table 2 pg 3; Agenda Item G.2 Attachment 2 September 2023). The portion of the coastwide stock north (19%) and south (81%) of 40º10’ N lat. is based on average survey biomass.

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Values from a 2019 catch-only update/projection from the 2017 assessment update of blackgill rockfish in the Conception and Monterey INPFC areas (Table f pg x; Agenda Item H.5 Attachment 16 September 2019).

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OFL based on the 2019 catch-only update of the 2013 assessment (Table f pg xi; Agenda Item H.5 Supp Revised Attachment 24 Sept 2019). The coastwide OFLs are apportioned north (98%) and south (2%) based on average landings during 1985-2012.
S of 4010 2025 OFL = 238 * 0.02 = 4.76; 2026 OFL = 237 * 0.02 = 4.74.

OFL from the 2019 projection update of the 2013 assessment (Table 15 pg 8; Agenda Item H.8 Supp Attachment 2 September 2019). OFLs are apportioned to the North (80%) and South (20%) of 40°10’ N lat. based on average swept area biomass estimates from the triennial survey.
S of 40°10’ N lat. 2025 OFL = 350 * 0.2 = 70; 2026 OFL = 348 * 0.2 = 69.6.

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