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50 C.F.R. PART 697--ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

TITLE 50--Wildlife and Fisheries

CHAPTER VI--FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

PART 697--ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

Subpart A--GENERAL PROVISIONS

�697.1

Purpose and scope.

�697.2

Definitions.

�697.3

Relation to other Federal and state laws.

�697.4

Vessel permits and trap tags.

�697.5

Operator permits.

�697.6

Dealer permits.

�697.7

Prohibitions.

�697.8

Vessel identification.

�697.9

Facilitation of enforcement.

�697.10

Penalties.

�697.11

Civil procedures.

�697.12

At-sea sea sampler/observer coverage.

Subpart B--MANAGEMENT MEASURES

�697.17

Non-trap harvest restrictions.

�697.18

Lobster management areas.

�697.19

Trap limits and trap tag requirements for vessels fishing with lobster traps.

�697.20

Size, harvesting and landing requirements.

�697.21

Gear identification and marking, escape vent, maximum trap size, and ghost panel requirements.

�697.22

Exempted fishing.

�697.23

Restricted gear areas.

�697.24

Exempted waters for Maine State American lobster permits.

�697.25

Adjustment to management measures.

�697.26

EEZ Nearshore Management Area 5 Trap Waiver.

Appendix

Table 1 to Part 697--Area 3 Trap Reduction Schedule