# Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure · Published 2008-08-07 · Effective 2008-08-08 · 73 FR 45883
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-18198
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** west coast
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 45883
- **Publication date:** 2008-08-07
- **Effective date:** 2008-08-08
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 080326475-8686-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific sardine. This action is necessary because the directed harvest allocation total for the second seasonal period (July 1 - September 14) is projected to be reached. From date of closure until September 15, 2008, Pacific sardine may only be harvested incidental to other fisheries, with incidental harvest constrained by a 20-percent by weight incidental catch rate.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/08/07/E8-18198/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-coastal-pelagic-species-fisheries-closure)
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