# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries
> **Rule** · Final rule and 2003 specifications. · Published 2003-01-02 · Effective 2003-02-03 · 68 FR 57
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-33038
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 57
- **Publication date:** 2003-01-02
- **Effective date:** 2003-02-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 021017239-2322-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces final initial specifications for the 2003 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB); including an in-season adjustment provision for the 2003 mackerel joint venture processing (JVP) annual specification. This action also specifies a method for carrying over Loligo squid Quarter I underages into Quarter III. The intent of this final rule is to promote the development and conservation of the MSB resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/02/02-33038/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries)
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