# Foreign and Domestic Fishing; Scientific Research Activity and Exempted Fishing
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1996-05-28 · Effective 1996-06-27 · 61 FR 26435
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-13288
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 26435
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/05/28/96-13288/foreign-and-domestic-fishing-scientific-research-activity-and-exempted-fishing)
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