# Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Framework Adjustment 9
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-09 · Effective 2016-12-09 · 81 FR 78728
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-27020
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 78728
- **Publication date:** 2016-11-09
- **Effective date:** 2016-12-09
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 160615524-6999-02
## Abstract

This action changes the southern and eastern boundaries of the Southern Gear Restricted Area, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. This rule is intended to increase access to traditional squid fishing areas, while maintaining protection for juvenile scup.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/09/2016-27020/magnuson-stevens-fishery-conservation-and-management-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern)
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