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Fisheries in the Western Pacific - Subpart I Rose Atoll Marine National Monument (50 CFR 665.960-665.965).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (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 Fishing authorization Non-commercial fishing Protected fishing area Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protected area
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 fishing within the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument. The Monument consists of emergent and submerged lands and waters extending seaward approximately 50 nm from Rose Atoll. Commercial fishing is prohibited in the Monument. Non-commercial fishing is prohibited in the Monument, except as authorized under permit and pursuant to the procedures and criteria established in §665.965. Commercial fishing outside the Monument and non-commercial fishing within the Monument during the same trip is prohibited. All fishing is prohibited within 12 nm of emergent land within the Monument. The Regulations set out non-commercial fishing permit procedures and criteria. The Regulations shall be applied in accordance with international law. No restrictions shall apply to or be enforced against a person who is not a citizen, national, or resident alien of the United States (including foreign flag vessels) unless in accordance with international law.

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