# International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions for the Area of Overlap Between the Convention Areas of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-26 · Effective 2016-05-26 · 81 FR 24501
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-09679
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 24501
- **Publication date:** 2016-04-26
- **Effective date:** 2016-05-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150924885-6324-02
## Abstract

NMFS is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Recommendation C-12-11 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) by revising the management regime for the area of overlapping jurisdiction between the IATTC and the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPFC). These regulations provide that the management measures of the IATTC no longer apply in the area of overlapping jurisdiction, with the exception of regulations governing the IATTC Regional Vessel Register. This rule is necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations as a member of the IATTC.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/26/2016-09679/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-fishing-restrictions-for-the-area-of-overlap-between)
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