Final rule; annual management measures for Pacific halibut fisheries and approval of catch sharing plans.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Species
halibut
Publication date
2000-03-20
Effective date
2000-03-15
Abstract
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), on behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), publishes the annual management measures promulgated as regulations by the IPHC and approved by the Secretary of State governing the Pacific halibut fishery. The AA also announces the approval of modifications to the Catch Sharing Plan (Plan) for Area 2A and implementing regulations for 2000. These actions are intended to enhance the conservation of the Pacific halibut stock and further the goals and objectives of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC).