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Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2024 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 23, 2024. It took effect on August 1, 2024.

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What the agency says

NMFS announces inseason action for the Washington and Oregon subareas in the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. Specifically, this action announces additional fishing dates in August and September for the Washington subareas and in August through October for the Oregon Central Coast subarea. This action is intended to provide opportunity for anglers to achieve the catch limit in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) 2024 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan.

Key facts

Document number: 2024-16151
Type: Final rule
Action: Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: July 23, 2024
Takes effect: August 1, 2024
Dates: Effective date: August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 for Washington and through October 31, 2024 for Oregon.
Docket: Docket No. 240327-0090; RTID 0648-XE116
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 300
Pages: 4

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