# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish Fisheries; Management Measures in the Main Hawaiian Islands
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-04-04 · Effective 2008-04-01 · 73 FR 18450
## Document
- **Document number:** 08-1093
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 18450
- **Publication date:** 2008-04-04
- **Effective date:** 2008-04-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 071211828-8448-02
## Abstract

This final rule implements management measures for the vessel- based bottomfish fishery in the Main Hawaiian Islands, including requirements for non-commercial (recreational and subsistence) permits and data reporting, a closed season, annual total allowable catch limits, and non-commercial bag limits. This action is intended to end the overfishing of bottomfish in the Hawaiian Archipelago.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/04/08-1093/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-bottomfish-and-seamount-groundfish-fisheries-management-measures-in)
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