# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustments to the Northeast Multispecies and American Lobster Fishery Management Plans
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-03-10 · Effective 1997-03-17 · 62 FR 10747
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-5478
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** lobster
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 10747
- **Publication date:** 1997-03-10
- **Effective date:** 1997-03-17
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970221036-7036-01
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to implement measures contained in Framework Adjustment 22 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Framework Adjustment 4 to the American Lobster FMP. This rule will close certain areas to specific gear types, thereby alleviating the gear conflicts in Southern New England.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/03/10/97-5478/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-framework-adjustments-to-the-northeast-multispecies-and)
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