# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Vessel Identification Requirements
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2010-01-21 · Effective 2010-02-22 · 75 FR 3416
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-1085
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 3416
- **Publication date:** 2010-01-21
- **Effective date:** 2010-02-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 090218199-91223-02
## Abstract

This final rule revises identification requirements for U.S. vessels that fish for pelagic management unit species in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Each vessel is required to display its International Telecommunication Union Radio Call Sign (IRCS) or, if an IRCS has not been assigned, its official number preceded by the characters "USA ". This rule makes Federal vessel identification requirements consistent with international requirements.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/21/2010-1085/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-pelagic-fisheries-vessel-identification-requirements)
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