# Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-03-16 · Effective 2016-03-14 · 81 FR 14000
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-05948
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** halibut
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 14000
- **Publication date:** 2016-03-16
- **Effective date:** 2016-03-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 160203073-6073-01
## Abstract

The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), publishes annual management measures governing the Pacific halibut fishery recommended as regulations by the IPHC and accepted by the Secretary of State. This action is intended to enhance the conservation of Pacific halibut and further the goals and objectives of the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/16/2016-05948/pacific-halibut-fisheries-catch-sharing-plan)
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