catch-limit · atlantic hms · shark · Published 2005-04-27 · Effective 2005-05-01 · 70 FR 21673
Document
Document number
05-8443
Federal Register citation
70 FR 21673
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; fishing season notification.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
shark
Publication date
2005-04-27
Effective date
2005-05-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 050303056-5108-02
Abstract
This rule establishes the second and third trimester season quotas for large coastal sharks (LCS); small coastal sharks (SCS); and pelagic, blue, and porbeagle sharks based on over- or underharvests from the 2004 second semi-annual season. In addition, this rule establishes the opening and closing dates for the LCS fishery based on adjustments to the trimester quotas. This action could affect all commercial fishermen in the Atlantic commercial shark fishery. This action is necessary to ensure that the landings quotas in the Atlantic commercial shark fishery represent the latest landings data.