Extension of Emergency Decisions of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is extending the deadline for implementing temporary regulations on fishing practices in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean until January 13, 2022, as part of its obligations under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act. The regulations, which were initially set to expire on June 11, 2021, cover issues such as observer coverage and transshipment at sea.