# Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Limited Access Privilege Programs; Individual Fishing Quota Referenda Guidelines and Procedures for the New England Fishery Management Council, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and the National Marine Fisheries Service
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-12-15 · Effective 2009-01-14 · 73 FR 75968
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-29650
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** new england
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 75968
- **Publication date:** 2008-12-15
- **Effective date:** 2009-01-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 070920529-81555-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues a final rule implementing guidelines and procedures for the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) and the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (GMFMC)(collectively the Councils) and NMFS to follow in determining procedures and voting eligibility requirements for referenda on Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program proposals in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The intended effect of these procedures and guidance is to help develop IFQ program referenda in the New England and Gulf of Mexico fisheries that are fair and equitable.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/15/E8-29650/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-limited-access-privilege-programs-individual-fishing-quota-referenda)
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