Foreign and Domestic Fishing; Scientific Research Activity and Exempted Fishing
other · Published 1996-05-28 · Effective 1996-06-27 · 61 FR 26435
Document
Document number
96-13288
Federal Register citation
61 FR 26435
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
1996-05-28
Effective date
1996-06-27
NOAA docket
Docket No. 960222043-6131-02
Abstract
NMFS issues new and revised definitions for certain regulatory terms to distinguish clearly among scientific research activities, exempted fishing, and exempted educational activities; to clarify and standardize issuance procedures for letters of acknowledgement of notification of scientific research activity and exempted fishing permits (EFPs); and to facilitate scientific research activities.