# American Lobster Fishery; Technical Amendment; Clarifies Eligibility Requirements
> **Rule** · Final rule; technical amendment. · Published 1995-09-01 · Effective 1995-08-31 · 60 FR 45682
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-21779
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** lobster
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 45682
- **Publication date:** 1995-09-01
- **Effective date:** 1995-08-31
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 950824215-5217-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to amend the regulations governing the Fishery Management Plan for the American Lobster Fishery (FMP). This rule corrects the eligibility requirements for lobster limited access permits to allow permit applicants who own a vessel that was under written contract for purchase as of March 25, 1991, to qualify for the limited access permit.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/09/01/95-21779/american-lobster-fishery-technical-amendment-clarifies-eligibility-requirements)
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