# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Small-Mesh Multispecies Specifications
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-28 · Effective 2016-06-28 · 81 FR 41866
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-15202
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 41866
- **Publication date:** 2016-06-28
- **Effective date:** 2016-06-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 160202068-6532-02
## Abstract

This final rule modifies the specifications for northern and southern red hake for fishing years 2016 and 2017. This action is necessary to implement the Council's recommended measures in response to updated scientific information. These final specifications are intended to help achieve sustainable yield and prevent overfishing on these two red hake stocks.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/28/2016-15202/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-small-mesh-multispecies-specifications)
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