# General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Extension of Emergency Fishing Closure in Block Island Sound
> **Rule** · Emergency interim rule; extension. · Published 1996-05-06 · 61 FR 20175
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-11163
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 20175
- **Publication date:** 1996-05-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960126016-6121-04
## Abstract

In response to a request from the State of Rhode Island, NMFS is extending the emergency interim rule that closed a portion of Federal waters off the coast of the State of Rhode Island, in Block Island Sound subsequent to an oil spill. Fishing for and possession of lobsters in a small area east and north of Block Island will remain prohibited.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/05/06/96-11163/general-provisions-for-domestic-fisheries-extension-of-emergency-fishing-closure-in-block-island)
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