# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of Directed Fishery for Illex Squid
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1998-08-27 · Effective 1998-08-28 · 63 FR 45763
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-23014
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 45763
- **Publication date:** 1998-08-27
- **Effective date:** 1998-08-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 971107264-8001-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces that the directed fishery for Illex squid in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has been harvested. Vessels issued a Federal permit to harvest Illex squid may not retain or land more than 5,000 lb (2.27 mt) for the remainder of the fishing year.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/08/27/98-23014/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries-closure)
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