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# §665.100. American Samoa bottomfish fisheries. [Reserved]



# §665.101. Definitions.


As used in [§§ 665.100 through 665.119](/cfr/50/665.100..665.119.md):

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:


# §665.103. Prohibitions.


In addition to the general prohibitions specified in [§ 600.725](/cfr/50/600.725.md) of this chapter and [§ 665.15](/cfr/50/665.15.md), it is unlawful for any person to fish for American Samoa bottomfish MUS or ECS using gear prohibited under [§ 665.104](/cfr/50/665.104.md).


# §665.104. Gear restrictions.

- (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.

# §665.105. At-sea observer coverage.


All fishing vessels subject to [§§ 665.100 through 665.105](/cfr/50/665.100..665.105.md) must carry an observer when directed to do so by the Regional Administrator.