# Atlantic Swordfish Fishery; Management of Driftnet Gear
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1999-01-27 · Effective 1999-02-25 · 64 FR 4055
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-1872
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** swordfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 4055
- **Publication date:** 1999-01-27
- **Effective date:** 1999-02-25
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 980630163-9010-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to prohibit the use of driftnet gear in the North Atlantic swordfish fishery. The purpose of this action is to improve the conservation and management of the North Atlantic swordfish resource and other marine resources; specifically, to reduce bycatch of protected resources in a manner that maximizes the benefit to the Nation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/01/27/99-1872/atlantic-swordfish-fishery-management-of-driftnet-gear)
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