# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Specifications
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2010-08-12 · Effective 2010-08-12 · 75 FR 48874
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-19870
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** herring
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 48874
- **Publication date:** 2010-08-12
- **Effective date:** 2010-08-12
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0907301205-0289-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces final specifications for the 2010-2012 fishing years for the Atlantic herring (herring) fishery. The intent of this final rule is to conserve and manage the herring resource and provide for a sustainable fishery. This final rule also makes minor corrections to existing regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/12/2010-19870/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-herring-fishery-specifications)
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