Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Closure
other · west coast · Published 2008-08-07 · Effective 2008-08-08 · 73 FR 45883
Document
Document number
E8-18198
Federal Register citation
73 FR 45883
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure
Category
other
Region
west coast
Publication date
2008-08-07
Effective date
2008-08-08
NOAA docket
Docket No. 080326475-8686-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific sardine. This action is necessary because the directed harvest allocation total for the second seasonal period (July 1 - September 14) is projected to be reached. From date of closure until September 15, 2008, Pacific sardine may only be harvested incidental to other fisheries, with incidental harvest constrained by a 20-percent by weight incidental catch rate.