Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Adjustment of the Semiannual Quotas for Large Coastal Sharks (LCS) in the North Atlantic Region; Shark Fishing Season
catch-limit · atlantic hms · shark · Published 2004-06-15 · Effective 2004-07-09 · 69 FR 33321
Document
Document number
04-13452
Federal Register citation
69 FR 33321
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
shark
Publication date
2004-06-15
Effective date
2004-07-09
NOAA docket
Docket No. 040430138-4173-02
Abstract
This final rule adjusts the North Atlantic region seasonal quota split from an equal percentage to a 20- to 80- percentage split between the first and second 2004 semiannual seasons, respectively. This action also notifies eligible participants of the opening and closing dates for the commercial Atlantic LCS fishery for the 2004 second semiannual fishing season in the North Atlantic region.