# International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Establishment of Tuna Vessel Monitoring System in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-10-07 · Effective 2016-01-01 · 80 FR 60533
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-25474
- **Category:** vessel-monitoring
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 60533
- **Publication date:** 2015-10-07
- **Effective date:** 2016-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 130722646-5874-03
## Abstract

NMFS is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Resolution C-14-02 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) by establishing requirements for any U.S. commercial fishing vessel that is 24 meters (78.74 feet) or more in overall length engaging in fishing activities for either tuna or tuna-like species in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This rule is necessary to ensure full U.S. compliance with its international obligations under the IATTC Convention.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/07/2015-25474/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-establishment-of-tuna-vessel-monitoring-system-in-the)
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