# General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Withdrawal of Emergency Fishing Closure in Block Island Sound
> **Rule** · Termination of an emergency interim rule. · Published 1996-06-28 · Effective 1996-06-25 · 61 FR 33694
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-16593
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 33694
- **Publication date:** 1996-06-28
- **Effective date:** 1996-06-25
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960126016-6070-02
## Abstract

NMFS terminates the emergency interim rule that closed a portion of Federal waters off the coast of Rhode Island, in Block Island Sound subsequent to an oil spill. Effective immediately, fishing in the previously closed area may resume in accordance with all State and federal regulations and Fishery Management Plans.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/06/28/96-16593/general-provisions-for-domestic-fisheries-withdrawal-of-emergency-fishing-closure-in-block-island)
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