# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; 1999 Specifications
> **Rule** · Final 1999 initial specifications. · Published 1999-01-08 · Effective 1999-01-01 · 64 FR 1139
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-331
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 1139
- **Publication date:** 1999-01-08
- **Effective date:** 1999-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 981106278-8336-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues final initial specifications for the 1999 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB). Regulations governing these fisheries require NMFS to publish specifications for the upcoming fishing year that will prevent overfishing of these fisheries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/01/08/99-331/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries-1999)
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