Vessels that are not eligible for a moratorium permit under Sec. 648.4(a)(7), and fishermen subject to the possession limit specified in Sec. 648.145(a), may only possess black sea bass from May 15 through September 21, and October 22 through December 31, unless this time period is adjusted pursuant to the procedures in Sec. 648.142. [80 FR 25259, June 19, 2015]