Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Fisheries of West Coast States - Subpart H — West Coast Salmon Fisheries (50 CFR 660.401-660.412).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2015)
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 Marine fishes Data collection/reporting Fishing gear/fishing method Monitoring Fishing authorization Landing Diadromous fish Seasons Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of Part 660 of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations implements the Fishery Management Plan for Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California developed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. These Regulations govern the management of West Coast salmon fisheries in the EEZ. They concern, among other things, recordkeeping and reporting, relation to other laws, various prohibitions, exempted fishing, Treaty Indian fishing, gear and season restrictions, total allowable catch, inseason management actions that may be taken by NMFS, landing of and trade in salmon, Essential fish habitat (EFH) identifications and descriptions for Pacific salmon are identified for anadromous Pacific salmon stocks managed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) under the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Managed salmon is specified.

Full text
English
Website
www.ecfr.gov