catch-limit · atlantic hms · shark · Published 2011-08-26 · Effective 2011-08-29 · 76 FR 53343
Document
Document number
2011-21930
Federal Register citation
76 FR 53343
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; fishery closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
shark
Publication date
2011-08-26
Effective date
2011-08-29
Abstract
NMFS is closing the commercial fishery for porbeagle sharks. This action is necessary because landings for the 2011 fishing season have reached at least 80 percent of the available quota.