fishery-mgmt · halibut · Published 2006-03-03 · 71 FR 10850
Document
Document number
06-2064
Federal Register citation
71 FR 10850
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; annual management measures for Pacific halibut fisheries and approval of Catch Sharing Plan; changes to the Catch Sharing Plan and to sport fishing management in Area 2A.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Species
halibut
Publication date
2006-03-03
NOAA docket
Docket No. 060111007-6053-02
Abstract
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), on behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), publishes annual management measures promulgated as regulations by the IPHC and approved by the Secretary of State governing the Pacific halibut fishery. The AA also announces modifications to the Catch Sharing Plan (CSP) for Area 2A and implementing regulations for 2006, and announces approval of the Area 2A CSP. These actions are intended to enhance the conservation of Pacific halibut and further the goals and objectives of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC).