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50 C.F.R. §§ 665.100–665.105

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§665.101. Definitions.

50 C.F.R. § 665.101

As used in §§ 665.100 through 665.119:

American Samoa bottomfish ecosystem component species (American Samoa bottomfish ECS) means those species identified as ECS in the American Samoa FEP and not defined as American Samoa bottomfish MUS.

American Samoa bottomfish management unit species (American Samoa bottomfish MUS) means the following species:

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[84 FR 2769, Feb. 8, 2019]

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Source

Source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[84 FR 2769, Feb. 8, 2019]

§665.103. Prohibitions.

50 C.F.R. § 665.103

In addition to the general prohibitions specified in § 600.725 of this chapter and § 665.15, it is unlawful for any person to fish for American Samoa bottomfish MUS or ECS using gear prohibited under § 665.104.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[89 FR 88171, Nov. 7, 2024]

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Source

Source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[89 FR 88171, Nov. 7, 2024]

§665.104. Gear restrictions.

50 C.F.R. § 665.104

(a)
Bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets. Fishing for American Samoa bottomfish MUS or ECS with bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets is prohibited.
(b)
Possession of gear. The possession of a bottom trawl or bottom set gillnet within the American Samoa fishery management area is prohibited.
(c)
Poisons and explosives. The possession or use of any poisons, explosives, or intoxicating substances for the purpose of harvesting bottomfish is prohibited.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 84 FR 2770, Feb. 8, 2019]

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Source

Source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 84 FR 2770, Feb. 8, 2019]

§665.105. At-sea observer coverage.

50 C.F.R. § 665.105

All fishing vessels subject to §§ 665.100 through 665.105 must carry an observer when directed to do so by the Regional Administrator.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Source

Source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.