# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish Fisheries; Closed Season
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; request for comments. · Published 2007-05-14 · Effective 2007-05-15 · 72 FR 27065
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-9213
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 27065
- **Publication date:** 2007-05-14
- **Effective date:** 2007-05-15
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 070418089-7089-01
## Abstract

This interim rule closes Federal waters in the main Hawaiian Islands to commercial and recreational fishing for seven deepwater bottomfish species during May 15 through September 30, 2007. This action is intended to immediately address overfishing for these species in the Hawaiian Archipelago while a long-term management program is developed for the bottomfish multi-species complex.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/05/14/E7-9213/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-bottomfish-and-seamount-groundfish-fisheries-closed-season)
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