# Extension of the Authorized Restricted Tow Times in Lieu of Turtle Excluder Devices for an Additional 30 Days by Shrimp Trawlers in Specific Louisiana Waters
> **Rule** · Temporary rule. · Published 2021-12-07 · Effective 2021-12-07 · 86 FR 69178
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-26513
- **Category:** weather-emergency
- **Species:** shrimp
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 69178
- **Publication date:** 2021-12-07
- **Effective date:** 2021-12-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 211201-0248
## Abstract

NMFS issues this temporary rule for a period of 30 days, to allow shrimp fishers to use limited tow times as an alternative to Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in specific Louisiana State waters (from 91[deg]23' West longitude eastward to the Louisiana/Mississippi border, and seaward out 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers)). This action is necessary because environmental conditions resulting from Hurricane Ida are preventing fishers from using TEDs effectively.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/07/2021-26513/extension-of-the-authorized-restricted-tow-times-in-lieu-of-turtle-excluder-devices-for-an)
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