Western Pacific Fisheries; 2013 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures
catch-limit · western pacific · Published 2013-03-13 · Effective 2013-04-12 · 78 FR 15885
Document
Document number
2013-05785
Federal Register citation
78 FR 15885
Type
Rule
Action
Final specifications.
Category
catch-limit
Region
western pacific
Publication date
2013-03-13
Effective date
2013-04-12
NOAA docket
Docket No. 121107617-3181-02
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.