# Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing Activities
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-06-22 · Effective 2001-06-19 · 66 FR 33489
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-15676
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** sea turtle
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 33489
- **Publication date:** 2001-06-22
- **Effective date:** 2001-06-19
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No.010618158-1158-01
## Abstract

NMFS is requiring all Virginia permitted fishermen deploying pound nets with leaders measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) or greater stretched mesh and leaders with stringers to tie up such leaders in the Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake Bay and tributaries for a period of 30 days. This action is necessary to protect threatened and endangered sea turtles.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/06/22/01-15676/sea-turtle-conservation-restrictions-to-fishing-activities)
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