# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Nomenclature Change to Rename the “Haddock Rope Trawl” the “Ruhle Trawl”; Final Rule
> **Rule** · Final rule; nomenclature change. · Published 2008-09-09 · 73 FR 52214
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-20924
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** haddock
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 52214
- **Publication date:** 2008-09-09
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0808251151-81155-01
## Abstract

NMFS changes the name of a previously approved trawl gear referred to as the "Haddock Rope trawl" to the "Ruhle Trawl." The intent of this action is to recognize the effort of Captain Phil Ruhle, Sr., who was instrumental in the development of this gear.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/09/E8-20924/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-northeast-multispecies-fishery-nomenclature-change-to)
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