Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Vessel Identification Requirements
other · western pacific · Published 2010-01-21 · Effective 2010-02-22 · 75 FR 3416
Document
Document number
2010-1085
Federal Register citation
75 FR 3416
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Region
western pacific
Publication date
2010-01-21
Effective date
2010-02-22
NOAA docket
Docket No. 090218199-91223-02
Abstract
This final rule revises identification requirements for U.S. vessels that fish for pelagic management unit species in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Each vessel is required to display its International Telecommunication Union Radio Call Sign (IRCS) or, if an IRCS has not been assigned, its official number preceded by the characters "USA ". This rule makes Federal vessel identification requirements consistent with international requirements.