# Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Financial Disclosure
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-11-19 · Effective 1999-02-17 · 63 FR 64182
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-30898
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 64182
- **Publication date:** 1998-11-19
- **Effective date:** 1999-02-17
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970728182-8272-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to revise the rules of conduct and financial disclosure regulations applicable to Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) nominees, appointees, and voting members. The revisions would implement a provision of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) that was amended by the Sustainable Fisheries Act (SFA) in 1996. The new provision prohibits Council members from voting on matters that would have a significant and predictable effect on a financial interest disclosed in accordance with existing regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/11/19/98-30898/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-financial-disclosure)
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