# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Pelagic and Bottom Longline Fisheries; Correction
> **Rule** · Final rule; amendment. · Published 2004-08-06 · Effective 2004-08-03 · 69 FR 47797
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-18032
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 47797
- **Publication date:** 2004-08-06
- **Effective date:** 2004-08-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040802222-4222-01
## Abstract

This rule corrects the gear requirements for bottom longline fishermen that were inadvertently changed in a July 2004 final rule to minimize sea turtle bycatch and bycatch mortality in the pelagic longline fishery.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/08/06/04-18032/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-fisheries-pelagic-and-bottom-longline-fisheries-correction)
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