fishery-mgmt · halibut · Published 2018-03-09 · 83 FR 10390
Document
Document number
2018-04818
Federal Register citation
83 FR 10390
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Species
halibut
Publication date
2018-03-09
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180206132-8132-01
Abstract
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), publishes as regulations the 2018 annual management measures governing the Pacific halibut fishery that have been recommended by the IPHC and accepted by the Secretary of State. This action is intended to enhance the conservation of Pacific halibut and further the goals and objectives of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC or Council).