Western Pacific Fisheries; 2012 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures
catch-limit · western pacific · Published 2012-02-07 · Effective 2012-03-08 · 77 FR 6019
Document
Document number
2012-2753
Federal Register citation
77 FR 6019
Type
Rule
Action
Final specifications.
Category
catch-limit
Region
western pacific
Publication date
2012-02-07
Effective date
2012-03-08
NOAA docket
Docket No. 110826540-2069-02
Abstract
In this rule, NMFS specifies annual catch limits for western Pacific bottomfish, crustacean, precious coral, and coral reef ecosystem fisheries, and accountability measures to correct or mitigate any overages of catch limits. The catch limits and accountability measures support the long-term sustainability of fishery resources of the U.S. Pacific Islands.