# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder and Scup Fisheries; Amendment 8
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1996-08-23 · Effective 1996-09-23 · 61 FR 43420
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-21515
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** flounder
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 43420
- **Publication date:** 1996-08-23
- **Effective date:** 1996-09-23
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960520141-6221-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to implement the approved provisions of Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Summer Flounder and Scup Fisheries. Amendment 8 implements management measures for the scup fishery in order to reduce fishing mortality and to allow the stock to rebuild.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/08/23/96-21515/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-and-scup-fisheries-amendment-8)
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