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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic - Subpart S - Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (50 CFR 622.430-622.440).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Seasons Size Internal trade Cartilaginous fishes
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of Part 622 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides selected rules for reef fish fishery in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean EEZ). Rules concern permits, record-keeping and reporting, restrictions on use of gear, gear identification, area and seasonal closures, size limits, purse seine incidental catch allowance, landing of fish (intact), bag and possession limits, anchoring restrictions, restrictions on sale/purchase. The Regulations also concern annual catch limits (ACLs), annual catch targets (ACTs) and accountability measures (AMs), and adjustment of management measures by the Regional Administrator (RA).

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