Regulations Governing the Approach to Humpback Whales in Alaska
other · humpback · Published 2001-05-31 · Effective 2001-07-02 · 66 FR 29502
Document
Document number
01-13677
Federal Register citation
66 FR 29502
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Species
humpback
Publication date
2001-05-31
Effective date
2001-07-02
NOAA docket
Docket No. 000225052-1102-02
Abstract
NMFS issues a final rule to establish measures to protect humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae, in waters within 200 nautical miles (370.4 km) of Alaska. Under these regulations it is unlawful for a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to approach, by any means, with some exceptions, within 100 yards (91.4 m) of a humpback whale.