# Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Modification of American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2012-06-11 · Effective 2012-07-11 · 77 FR 34260
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-14146
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 34260
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/11/2012-14146/western-pacific-pelagic-fisheries-modification-of-american-samoa-large-vessel-prohibited-area)
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