# Fisheries Off West Coast States; Effective Dates of West Coast Groundfish Electronic Monitoring Program
> **Rule** · Interim final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-10-06 · Effective 2021-10-06 · 86 FR 55525
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-21754
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** west coast
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 55525
- **Publication date:** 2021-10-06
- **Effective date:** 2021-10-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 210930-0203
## Abstract

This interim final rule revises regulations to delay implementation of the Electronic Monitoring (EM) Program for the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program. This action will delay implementation of the EM program until at least January 1, 2024. This change will provide additional time for industry and prospective service providers to prepare for implementation. The change is expected to strengthen Pacific Fishery Management Council and industry support for the EM program and may increase participation when the EM program is implemented.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/10/06/2021-21754/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-effective-dates-of-west-coast-groundfish-electronic-monitoring)
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