# Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Tilefish; Amendment 1
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2009-08-24 · Effective 2009-11-01 · 74 FR 42580
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-20207
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 42580
- **Publication date:** 2009-08-24
- **Effective date:** 2009-11-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 071220873-91153-02
## Abstract

NMFS is implementing approved measures contained in Amendment 1 to the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), developed by the Mid- Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council). The approved measures address issues and problems that have been identified since the FMP was first implemented. These measures are intended to achieve the management objectives of the FMP, and implement an Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/24/E9-20207/magnuson-stevens-fishery-conservation-and-management-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern)
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