# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Vessel Monitoring Systems
> **Rule** · Delay of effectiveness. · Published 1999-10-14 · Effective 1999-09-01 · 64 FR 55633
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-26810
- **Category:** vessel-monitoring
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 55633
- **Publication date:** 1999-10-14
- **Effective date:** 1999-09-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. I.D. 071698B
## Abstract

NMFS further delays the effective date of a final rule which required vessel owner/operators to install a NMFS-approved vessel monitoring system (VMS) by January 1, 2000. This document delays the effective date until June 1, 2000.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/10/14/99-26810/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-fisheries-vessel-monitoring-systems)
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