# Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omega Electronic Mesh Measurement Gauge Method for Measuring Net Mesh Size
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-02-06 · Effective 2023-02-06 · 88 FR 7626
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-01619
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 7626
- **Publication date:** 2023-02-06
- **Effective date:** 2023-02-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 230119-0020
## Abstract

This rule modifies regulations to add the Omega net mesh measurement gauge as a permissible device for net mesh measurement and to correct regulatory references to gear restrictions. This action is required to allow the use of the Omega gauge as a method for measuring and enforcing net mesh size. Adoption of the Omega gauge, a handheld electronic device, is intended to improve the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of at-sea net mesh enforcement.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/06/2023-01619/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-omega-electronic-mesh)
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