IAD
Initial Administrative Determination (IAD) means a formal, written determination made by NMFS on an application or permit request that is subject to an appeal within NMFS.
Source
50 CFR § 660.601
Scoping language
These definitions are specific to this subpart. General groundfish definitions are found at 660.11, subpart C, and trawl fishery definitions are found at 660.111, subpart D.