# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Requirement; Effective Date for Atlantic Shark Fisheries
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-08-17 · Effective 2004-09-16 · 69 FR 51010
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-18825
- **Category:** vessel-monitoring
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** shark
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 51010
- **Publication date:** 2004-08-17
- **Effective date:** 2004-09-16
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040504142-4142-01
## Abstract

NMFS is establishing effective dates for the requirement to have a NOAA-approved VMS unit installed and operating on vessels with directed shark limited access permits (LAPs) and with gillnet or bottom longline gear on board. VMS will aid in the enforcement of time/area closures.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/08/17/04-18825/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-fisheries-vessel-monitoring-system-vms-requirement-effective)
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