# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-06-17 · Effective 2013-07-17 · 78 FR 36122
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-14332
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** crab
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 36122
- **Publication date:** 2013-06-17
- **Effective date:** 2013-07-17
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 120806311-3530-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues regulations to implement Amendment 42 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs (FMP). These regulations revise the annual economic data reports (EDRs) currently required of participants in the Crab Rationalization Program (CR Program) fisheries. The EDRs include cost, revenue, ownership, and employment data the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and NMFS use to study the economic impacts of the CR Program on harvesters, processors, and affected communities. This action is necessary to eliminate redundant reporting requirements, standardize reporting across participants, and reduce costs associated with the data collection. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), the FMP, and other applicable laws.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/17/2013-14332/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-crab)
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