# Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2008-09-23 · Effective 2008-09-23 · 73 FR 54737
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-22253
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** west coast
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 54737
- **Publication date:** 2008-09-23
- **Effective date:** 2008-09-23
- **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 third allocation period (September 15 - December 31) is projected to be reached. From the date of closure until the new fishing season begins on January 1, 2009, Pacific sardine may only be harvested incidental to other fisheries, with incidental harvest constrained by a 20-percent by weight incidental catch rate. Fishing vessels must be in the process of offloading at the time of closure.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/23/E8-22253/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-coastal-pelagic-species-fisheries-closure)
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