# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Minimum Clam Size for 1999
> **Rule** · Notice of suspension of surf clam minimum size limit. · Published 1999-01-05 · 64 FR 427
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-34834
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 427
- **Publication date:** 1999-01-05
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 122398E
## Abstract

NMFS informs the public that the minimum size limit of 4.75 inches (12.065 cm) for Atlantic surf clams is suspended for the 1999 fishing year. The intended effect is to relieve the industry from a regulatory burden that is not necessary as the majority of surf clams harvested are larger than the minimum size limit.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/01/05/98-34834/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-surf-clam-and-ocean-quahog-fishery-minimum-clam)
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