# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel; 2022 Interim Action Extension
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; interim measures extended. · Published 2022-07-06 · 87 FR 40139
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-14181
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 40139
- **Publication date:** 2022-07-06
## Abstract

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

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/06/2022-14181/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-2022-interim-action-extension)
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