# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery Off Alaska; Scallop Vessel Moratorium
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-04-11 · Effective 1997-05-12 · 62 FR 17749
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-9433
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** scallop
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 17749
- **Publication date:** 1997-04-11
- **Effective date:** 1997-05-12
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961203339-7063-02
## Abstract

NMFS approves a temporary moratorium on the entry of additional vessels into the scallop fishery off Alaska. This action implements Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery off Alaska (FMP) as recommended by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council). The purpose of Amendment 2 is to curtail increases in fishing capacity and provide stability for industry while the Council develops a long-term limited access system for this fishery. This action is necessary to promote the conservation and management objectives of the FMP.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/04/11/97-9433/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-scallop-fishery-off-alaska-scallop-vessel)
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