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§ 665.106 - American Samoa annual catch limits (ACL).
(a) In accordance with § 665.4, the ACL for American Samoa bottomfish MUS is 5,000 lb.
(b) When NMFS projects the ACL will be reached, the Regional Administrator shall publish a document to that effect in the
(c) If the ACL is exceeded in any fishing year, the Regional Administrator shall publish a document to that effect in the
(d) On and after the date the fishery is closed as specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, fishing for and possession of American Samoa bottomfish MUS is prohibited in the American Samoa fishery management area, except as otherwise authorized by law.
(e) On and after the date the fishery is closed as specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, the sale, offering for sale, and purchase of any American Samoa bottomfish MUS caught in the American Samoa fishery management area is prohibited.