# Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Removal of Regulations Implementing the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-07-22 · Effective 2020-07-22 · 85 FR 44220
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-15144
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** haddock
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 44220
- **Publication date:** 2020-07-22
- **Effective date:** 2020-07-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 200707-0182
## Abstract

This action removes regulations that implement the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program. The Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 2 eliminated the year-round Closed Area I, rendering the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program unnecessary. Eliminating the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program will reduce confusion and inconsistency with other regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/22/2020-15144/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-northeast-multispecies)
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