# Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Oregon Sport Fisheries
> **Rule** · Inseason action; request for comments. · Published 2002-09-18 · Effective 2002-09-13 · 67 FR 58731
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-23738
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** halibut
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 58731
- **Publication date:** 2002-09-18
- **Effective date:** 2002-09-13
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 020131023-2056-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces changes to the regulations for the Area 2A sport halibut fisheries off the central coast of Oregon. This action opens the all-depth sport halibut fisheries off the central Oregon coast for additional days on September 18 and 19. The intention of this action is to give Oregon anglers access to remaining 2002 halibut quota before the closure of West Coast sport halibut fisheries on September 30, 2002.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/18/02-23738/pacific-halibut-fisheries-oregon-sport-fisheries)
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