Fisheries Off West Coast States; Effective Dates of West Coast Groundfish Electronic Monitoring Program
fishery-mgmt · west coast · Published 2021-10-06 · Effective 2021-10-06 · 86 FR 55525
Document
Document number
2021-21754
Federal Register citation
86 FR 55525
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule; request for comments.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Region
west coast
Publication date
2021-10-06
Effective date
2021-10-06
NOAA docket
Docket No. 210930-0203
Abstract
This interim final rule revises regulations to delay implementation of the Electronic Monitoring (EM) Program for the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program. This action will delay implementation of the EM program until at least January 1, 2024. This change will provide additional time for industry and prospective service providers to prepare for implementation. The change is expected to strengthen Pacific Fishery Management Council and industry support for the EM program and may increase participation when the EM program is implemented.