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50 CFR § 648.370-648.373 - Fisheries of the Northeastern United States — Habitat-Related Management Measures.

Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Subpart Q define several habitat management areas where fishing activities are restricted or prohibited, in order to ensure the enforcement of habitat protection measures. Special exemptions concern vessels fishing exclusively with lobster traps, vessels fishing surf-clams with hydraulic clam dredge gears, and vessels in transit. The Regulations specify: dedicated habitat research areas; deep-sea coral protection areas.
Long title of text
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter VI - Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce - Part 648, Fisheries of the Northeastern of the United States - Subpart Q - Habitat-Related Management Measures. (50 CFR - Chapter VI - Part 648 - Subpart Q - § 648.370-648.373).
Notes
Consolidated version, as last amended by 86 FR 33558, June 25, 2021.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
83 FR 15275, April 9, 2018
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No