# Regulations Governing the Approach to Humpback Whales in Alaska
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2001-05-31 · Effective 2001-07-02 · 66 FR 29502
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-13677
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** humpback
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 29502
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/05/31/01-13677/regulations-governing-the-approach-to-humpback-whales-in-alaska)
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