# Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery; Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management; Consolidation and Revision of Regulations
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1996-06-10 · Effective 1996-07-01 · 61 FR 29320
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-14165
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 29320
- **Publication date:** 1996-06-10
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 950915230-6123-03
## Abstract

NMFS consolidates regulations pertaining to the Atlantic striped bass and weakfish fisheries, which are now contained in two CFR parts, into a single part. The consolidated regulations are revised to be more concise, better organized, and easier for the public to use. In addition, certain prohibitions and definitions currently in parts 656 and 697 are removed and replaced by references to general sections of the regulations to achieve conformity and to eliminate unnecessary regulatory text. This action is part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/06/10/96-14165/atlantic-striped-bass-fishery-atlantic-coastal-fisheries-cooperative-management-consolidation-and)
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