# Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Essential Fish Habitat
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-12-17 · Effective 2019-12-17 · 84 FR 68798
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-27143
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 68798
- **Publication date:** 2019-12-17
- **Effective date:** 2019-12-17
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 191212-0110
## Abstract

This implements the prohibition of gillnet fishing in the Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Closure Areas as ordered by a Federal Court. Until further notice, gillnet fishing will be prohibited in the Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Groundfish Closure Areas.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/17/2019-27143/magnuson-stevens-fishery-conservation-and-management-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern)
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