# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Fishery Management Plan for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Recreational Measures for the 2002 Fisheries
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-08-02 · Effective 2002-08-02 · 67 FR 50368
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-19582
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** flounder
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 50368
- **Publication date:** 2002-08-02
- **Effective date:** 2002-08-02
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 010710173-2184-05
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to implement recreational measures for the 2002 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. The implementing regulations for these fisheries require NMFS to publish recreational measures for the upcoming fishing year and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of these measures is to prevent overfishing of the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass resources.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/02/02-19582/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-fishery-management-plan-for-the-summer-flounder-scup-and)
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