# Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Squid Jig Fisheries
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-11-21 · Effective 2008-12-22 · 73 FR 70600
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-27775
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** western pacific
- **Species:** squid
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 70600
- **Publication date:** 2008-11-21
- **Effective date:** 2008-12-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 080206127-81426-02
## Abstract

This final rule designates three species of pelagic squid as management unit species, and establishes permitting and reporting requirements for squid jig fishing vessels over 50 ft (15.4 m) in length. These vessels will also be required to carry Federal observers if requested by NMFS. The final rule is intended to improve information on squid jig fisheries and their ecosystem impacts, and to provide a basis for future management of the fishery, if needed.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/21/E8-27775/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-pelagic-fisheries-squid-jig-fisheries)
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