# Western Pacific Fisheries; 2012 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures
> **Rule** · Final specifications. · Published 2012-02-07 · Effective 2012-03-08 · 77 FR 6019
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-2753
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 6019
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/07/2012-2753/western-pacific-fisheries-2012-annual-catch-limits-and-accountability-measures)
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