Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region

الملخص

NMFS issues a final rule to implement Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region (FMP). This rule establishes a limited entry program for the Hawaii longline fishery for pelagic species. The rule also includes broad framework procedures for more efficient administration of the fishery. The action is intended to improve the management of the longline fishery based in Hawaii to achieve optimum yield and prevent overfishing.