catch-limit · atlantic hms · shark · Published 2012-05-31 · Effective 2012-05-30 · 77 FR 32036
Document
Document number
2012-13190
Federal Register citation
77 FR 32036
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; fishery closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
shark
Publication date
2012-05-31
Effective date
2012-05-30
Abstract
NMFS is closing the commercial fishery for porbeagle sharks. This action is necessary because landings for the 2012 fishing season have reached at least 80 percent of the available quota.