NMFS Extends Emergency Interim Rule for Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has extended the emergency interim rule for the Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery in the Northeastern United States for an additional 180 days, from May 18, 2001, to November 14, 2001, to protect the red crab stock while permanent measures are being developed by the New England Fishery Management Council.