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International trade · 29/04/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Proposes 75-Nautical Mile Purse Seine Fishing Prohibited Areas Around American Samoa

Summary

The U.S. government has proposed a new rule to establish 75-nautical mile fishing prohibited areas in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone around American Samoa to reduce competition between purse seine and local fishing fleets and minimize gear conflicts.

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of CommerceOpen original release →

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