# Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Vessel Movement, Monitoring, and Declaration Management for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-06-11 · Effective 2020-07-13 · 85 FR 35594
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-11011
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** west coast
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 35594
- **Publication date:** 2020-06-11
- **Effective date:** 2020-07-13
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 200515-0141
## Abstract

This rule revises reporting and monitoring provisions for vessels participating in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This would: Increase the position transmission rate for certain vessels using NMFS type-approved vessel monitoring system units; allow midwater trawl vessels participating in the Pacific whiting fishery to change their landing declarations while at sea; exempt groundfish trawl vessels from observer coverage while testing authorized fishing gear; and allow shorebased Individual Fishing Quota fixed gear vessels to deploy pot gear in one management area while retrieving gear from another management area on a single trip. This action will increase monitoring efficiency and effectiveness, improve enforcement of restricted areas, and increase operational flexibility for groundfish fishery participants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/11/2020-11011/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-fisheries-off-west-coast-states-vessel-movement-monitoring-and)
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