# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish Observer Program
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2006-04-20 · Effective 2006-05-22 · 71 FR 20346
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-3754
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 20346
- **Publication date:** 2006-04-20
- **Effective date:** 2006-05-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 050722198-6084-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues a final rule to amend regulations supporting the North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program (Observer Program). This action is necessary to revise requirements facilitating observer data transmission, improve support for observers, and provide consistency with current regulations. The final rule will promote the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area and the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMPs).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/04/20/06-3754/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-groundfish-observer-program)
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