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Fisheries in the Western Pacific - Subpart C Hawaii Fisheries (50 CFR 665.198-665.270).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Monitoring Total allowable catch Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Inspection Marine fishes Crustaceans Cartilaginous fishes Protected fishing area Protection of species Landing Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Marine mammals Coral Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of Part 665 of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations concerns fishing in the Hawaii fishery management area, i.e. the EEZ seaward of the State of Hawaii, including the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). The Hawaii fishery management area is divided into subareas. Regulations concern, among other things, permits for the fishing for bottomfish, Total Allowable Catch, additional measures for protected species conservation, gear restrictions, at-sea observer coverage. They also concern Hawaii coral reef ecosystem fisheries (including fishing for specified shark species) and designates a management area for a specific management regime. Management measures include restrictions of use of gear, compliance with the Hawaii Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) and related permitting. Other matters of these Regulations include management of crustacean fishery, monk seal protective measures, precious coral fisheries, closed seasons, and landing of fish.

Full text
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