# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS)
> **Rule** · Final rule; amendment of effective date. · Published 2003-06-25 · Effective 2003-09-01 · 68 FR 37772
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-16085
- **Category:** vessel-monitoring
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 37772
- **Publication date:** 2003-06-25
- **Effective date:** 2003-09-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 030617153-3153-01
## Abstract

This document amends the effective date for the requirement to have a NOAA-approved, VMS unit installed and operating on any vessel leaving port to fish for HMS with pelagic longline gear on board to September 1, 2003.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/25/03-16085/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-fisheries-vessel-monitoring-systems-vms)
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