# American Lobster Fishery; Technical Amendment
> **Rule** · Final rule; technical amendment. · Published 1997-03-05 · Effective 1997-02-28 · 62 FR 9993
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-5440
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** lobster
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 9993
- **Publication date:** 1997-03-05
- **Effective date:** 1997-02-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970219034-7034-01
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to add a provision allowing vessels issued Maine state lobster permits to fish in designated waters of the Federal exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This technical amendment conforms the American lobster regulations to existing statutory language, as amended by the Sustainable Fisheries Act.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/03/05/97-5440/american-lobster-fishery-technical-amendment)
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