Pacific Island Pelagic Fisheries; False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan; Closure of Southern Exclusion Zone

Temporary Rule |

Pacific Islands

Overview

Authority

Marine Mammal Protection Act

Action Status

Temporary Rule

Effective

07/24/2018

Affected Species

False Killer Whale

Summary

NOAA Fisheries closes Southern Exclusion Zone to Hawaii deep-set longline fishery through December 31, 2018 pursuant to False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan.

Federal Register

Temporary Rule (83 FR 33848)

Supporting Materials

False killer whale take reduction
Hawaii Longline Permit Holder Letter

Last updated by Office of Protected Resources on 10/02/2018