# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Hawaii Shallow-set Longline Fishery
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-02-26 · Effective 2007-03-28 · 72 FR 8289
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-3243
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 8289
- **Publication date:** 2007-02-26
- **Effective date:** 2007-03-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 061227341-7031-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to permanently remove the 7-day delay in effectiveness when closing the Hawaii-based shallow-set longline fishery as a result of reaching interaction limits for sea turtles. This final rule allows for an immediate closure of the fishery to enhance protection for sea turtles.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/02/26/E7-3243/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-western-pacific-pelagic-fisheries-hawaii-shallow-set-longline)
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