# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish; Framework Adjustment 10
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-07-12 · Effective 2017-07-12 · 82 FR 32145
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-14562
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** monkfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 32145
- **Publication date:** 2017-07-12
- **Effective date:** 2017-07-12
- **NOAA docket:** Docket Number 170314267-7566-02
## Abstract

This action approves and implements regulations submitted by the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils in Framework Adjustment 10 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan. This action sets monkfish specifications for fishing years 2017-2019 (May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2020). It also increases current days-at-sea allocations and trip limits. This action is intended to allow the fishery to more effectively harvest its optimum yield.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/12/2017-14562/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-monkfish-framework-adjustment-10)
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