Pacific Remote Islands Areas Pelagic Troll and Handline Permit
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This permit is required by anyone using troll or handline gear to fish for pelagic species in the EEZ around the Pacific Remote Island Areas (Palmyra Atoll, Kingman Reef, Jarvis Island, Baker Island, Howland Island, Johnston Atoll, and Wake Island).
The permit expires 1 year after the date of issuance. Permit holders must submit a logbook to NOAA Fisheries within 30 days of landing.
Vessel owners must also comply with Federal vessel identification requirements. Regulations governing this fishery can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50, Part 665, Subparts F and H.
Commercial fishing is prohibited within the boundaries of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument.
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Pacific Islands Fishing Permits
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