50 CFR Table 1a (North) to Part 660, Subpart D
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| Latitude | Boundary |
|---|---|
| North of 46°16′ N lat | 100 fm line-150 fm line. |
| 46°16′ N lat.-40°10′ N lat | BACs may be implemented and will be announced in the Federal Register. |
Note 1 to table 1a (North): The Trawl RCA is an area closed to fishing with groundfish trawl gear, as defined at § 660.11. Trawl RCA boundaries apply in the EEZ only; see appropriate state regulations for state closures. Trawl RCA boundaries or Block Area Closures (BACs) may be revised or implemented via inseason action; therefore, users should refer back to this table throughout the year. Vessels fishing groundfish trawl quota pounds with groundfish non-trawl gears, under gear switching provisions at § 660.140, are subject to the limited entry fixed gear Non-Trawl RCA, as described in tables 2a (North) and 2a (South) to part 660, subpart E.
[89 FR 101534, Dec. 16, 2024]