# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Mechanism for Specifying Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-06-27 · Effective 2011-07-27 · 76 FR 37285
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-16040
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 37285
- **Publication date:** 2011-06-27
- **Effective date:** 2011-07-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 100803320-1319-03
## Abstract

This final rule establishes the procedures and timing for specifying annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for western Pacific fisheries. The final rule is intended to help NMFS end and prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, and achieve optimum yield.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/27/2011-16040/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-mechanism-for-specifying-annual-catch-limits-and-accountability)
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