# Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-04-29 · Effective 2019-04-29 · 84 FR 17960
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-08611
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** halibut
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 17960
- **Publication date:** 2019-04-29
- **Effective date:** 2019-04-29
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 181022969-9377-02
## Abstract

This final rule implements the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, this final rule implements portions of the Catch Sharing Plan and management measures that are not implemented through the International Pacific Halibut Commission. These measures include the recreational fishery seasons and management measures for Area 2A. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide angler opportunity where available.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/29/2019-08611/pacific-halibut-fisheries-catch-sharing-plan)
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