# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel; 2022 Interim Action
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; interim measures; request for comments. · Published 2022-01-12 · Effective 2022-01-07 · 87 FR 1700
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-00402
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 1700
- **Publication date:** 2022-01-12
- **Effective date:** 2022-01-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220105-0003
## Abstract

This temporary rule implements interim specifications for the 2022 fishing year to address new assessment information regarding the status of the Atlantic mackerel stock. This action is intended to reduce potential Atlantic mackerel overfishing based on new 2021 assessment findings while a rebuilding plan is being developed.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/12/2022-00402/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-2022-interim-action)
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