# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish Observer Program
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-06-13 · Effective 2007-07-13 · 72 FR 32559
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-11419
- **Category:** vessel-monitoring
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 32559
- **Publication date:** 2007-06-13
- **Effective date:** 2007-07-13
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 070209029-7118-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues a final rule to amend regulations implementing the North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program (Observer Program). This action is necessary to avoid expiration of these regulations on December 31, 2007, and ensure uninterrupted observer coverage in North Pacific groundfish fisheries. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area and the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMPs).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/06/13/E7-11419/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-groundfish-observer-program)
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