# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; Secretarial Emergency Action
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; emergency action extended. · Published 2015-11-30 · 80 FR 74712
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-30320
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 74712
- **Publication date:** 2015-11-30
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150311250-5474-01
## Abstract

This rule extends emergency permitting and possession limit regulations for the blueline tilefish fishery in waters north of the Virginia/North Carolina border that were implemented on June 4, 2015. This extension is necessary to continue to constrain fishing effort on the blueline tilefish stock while a long-term management plan is developed. The rule is expected to reduce fishing mortality and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the stock.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/30/2015-30320/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-blueline-tilefish-fishery-secretarial-emergency-action)
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