# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish; Framework Adjustment 9
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-08-26 · Effective 2016-08-26 · 81 FR 58859
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-20483
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** monkfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 58859
- **Publication date:** 2016-08-26
- **Effective date:** 2016-08-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150306232-6736-02
## Abstract

We are partially approving Framework Adjustment 9 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan. This action is necessary to better achieve the goals and objectives of the management plan and achieve optimum yield. It is intended to increase monkfish landings by enhancing the operational and economic efficiency of existing management measures.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/26/2016-20483/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-monkfish-framework-adjustment-9)
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