# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Hawaii-based Shallow-set Longline Fishery
> **Rule** · Temporary rule. · Published 2006-09-19 · Effective 2006-09-19 · 71 FR 54769
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-7770
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 54769
- **Publication date:** 2006-09-19
- **Effective date:** 2006-09-19
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 060317076-6076-01
## Abstract

This rule extends an emergency rule that removed the delay in effectiveness for closing the Hawaii-based shallow-set longline fishery as a result of interaction limits for sea turtles. The intended effect of the emergency action is to afford enhanced protection for sea turtles via timely closure of the fishery.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/09/19/06-7770/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-hawaii-based-shallow-set-longline-fishery)
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