Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Squid Jig Fisheries
fishery-mgmt · western pacific · squid · Published 2008-11-21 · Effective 2008-12-22 · 73 FR 70600
Document
Document number
E8-27775
Federal Register citation
73 FR 70600
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Region
western pacific
Species
squid
Publication date
2008-11-21
Effective date
2008-12-22
NOAA docket
Docket No. 080206127-81426-02
Abstract
This final rule designates three species of pelagic squid as management unit species, and establishes permitting and reporting requirements for squid jig fishing vessels over 50 ft (15.4 m) in length. These vessels will also be required to carry Federal observers if requested by NMFS. The final rule is intended to improve information on squid jig fisheries and their ecosystem impacts, and to provide a basis for future management of the fishery, if needed.