# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Recordkeeping and Reporting
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-09-16 · Effective 2008-10-16 · 73 FR 53390
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-21597
- **Category:** vessel-monitoring
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 53390
- **Publication date:** 2008-09-16
- **Effective date:** 2008-10-16
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 080225265-81165-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues regulations to exempt groundfish catcher/ processors and motherships equipped with an operational vessel monitoring system transmitter from check-in/check-out requirements. This action reduces paperwork requirements for certain catcher/ processors and motherships and changes the definitions for "active" period for motherships and trawl, longline, and pot gear catcher/ processors. This action reduces administrative costs for both the fishing industry and NMFS.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/16/E8-21597/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-recordkeeping-and-reporting)
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