# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2011 Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-06-07 · Effective 2011-07-07 · 76 FR 32873
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-13974
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 32873
- **Publication date:** 2011-06-07
- **Effective date:** 2011-07-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 110303179-1290-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces specifications and management measures for the spiny dogfish fishery for the 2011 fishing year (FY) (May 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012). NMFS is implementing a spiny dogfish quota of 20 million lb (9,071.85 mt) for FY 2011, and is maintaining the possession limit of 3,000 lb (1.36 mt). These measures are consistent with the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and promote the utilization and conservation of the spiny dogfish resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/07/2011-13974/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-2011-specifications-for-the-spiny-dogfish-fishery)
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