Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Modification of American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area
mpa-designation · western pacific · Published 2012-06-11 · Effective 2012-07-11 · 77 FR 34260
Document
Document number
2012-14146
Federal Register citation
77 FR 34260
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
mpa-designation
Region
western pacific
Publication date
2012-06-11
Effective date
2012-07-11
NOAA docket
Docket No. 110909578-2120-02
Abstract
This final rule modifies certain boundaries of the large fishing vessel prohibited area around Tutuila, the Manua Islands, and Rose Atoll in American Samoa to align with the boundaries of the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument. This rule simplifies enforcement and administration of the management areas.