Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Method For Measuring Net Mesh Size
other · Published 2007-02-26 · Effective 2007-05-01 · 72 FR 8287
Document
Document number
E7-3241
Federal Register citation
72 FR 8287
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2007-02-26
Effective date
2007-05-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 060906236-7028-02
Abstract
NMFS amends the regulations governing how fishing net mesh size is measured in the Northeast. This change will increase the weight used to measure mesh at or larger than 120 mm in all fisheries. The intent of this rule is to ensure consistent and accurate measurements of fishing net mesh size.