# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Framework Adjustment 37 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-04-28 · Effective 2003-05-01 · 68 FR 22333
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-10410
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 22333
- **Publication date:** 2003-04-28
- **Effective date:** 2003-05-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 030210027-3097-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to implement measures contained in Framework Adjustment 37 (Framework 37) to the Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) to eliminate the Year 4 default measure for whiting in both stock areas; reinstate the Cultivator Shoal whiting fishery (CSWF) season through October 31 each year; eliminate the 10-percent restriction on red hake incidental catch in the CSWF; adjust the incidental catch allowances in Small Mesh Areas 1 and 2 so that they are consistent with those in the Cape Cod Bay raised footrope trawl fishery; clarify the transfer-at-sea provisions for small-mesh multispecies for use as bait; modify slightly the Cape Cod Bay raised footrope trawl fishery area; and retain the 30,000-lb (13.6-mt) trip limit for the CSWF.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/28/03-10410/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-northeast-multispecies-fishery-framework-adjustment-37)
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