# Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; 1997 Specifications
> **Rule** · Final 1997 initial specifications. · Published 1997-03-07 · 62 FR 10478
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-5694
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 10478
- **Publication date:** 1997-03-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961126330-7039-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues final initial specifications for the 1997 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (SMB). Regulations governing these fisheries require NMFS to publish specifications for each fishing year. This action is intended to promote the development of the U.S. SMB fisheries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/03/07/97-5694/atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries-1997-specifications)
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