Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Hawaii Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish; Measures To Rebuild Overfished Armorhead at Hancock Seamounts
other · western pacific · Published 2010-11-10 · Effective 2010-12-10 · 75 FR 69015
Document
Document number
2010-28413
Federal Register citation
75 FR 69015
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Region
western pacific
Publication date
2010-11-10
Effective date
2010-12-10
NOAA docket
Docket No. 100618274-0543-03
Abstract
This final rule prohibits fishing for bottomfish and seamount groundfish at the Hancock Seamounts until the overfished U.S. stock of pelagic armorhead (Pseudopentaceros wheeleri) is rebuilt, and classifies the area around the Hancock Seamounts as an ecosystem management area. This rule is intended to rebuild the armorhead stock and facilitate research on armorhead and other seamount groundfish.