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697.23—Restricted gear areas.
(a)
Resolution of lobster gear conflicts with fisheries managed under the Magnuson-Stevens Act shall be done under provisions of § 648.55 of this chapter.
(b) Restricted Gear Area I—
(1) Duration—
From October 1 through June 15 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with mobile gear or person on a fishing vessel with mobile gear may fish, or be, in Restricted Gear Area I, as defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, unless transiting only, provided that all mobile gear is on board the vessel while inside the area.
(ii) Lobster trap gear.
From June 16 through September 30 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with lobster trap gear or person on a fishing vessel with lobster trap gear may fish, and no lobster trap gear may be deployed or remain, in Restricted Gear Area I as defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(2) Definition of Restricted Gear Area I.
Restricted Gear Area I is defined by straight lines connecting the following points in the order stated:
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 40°06.4′ N. | 68°35.8′ W. |
| 69 | 40°07.9′ N. | 68°36.0′ W. |
| 70 | 40°07.2′ N. | 68°38.4′ W. |
| 71 | 40°06.9′ N. | 68°46.5′ W. |
| 72 | 40°08.7′ N. | 68°49.6′ W. |
| 73 | 40°08.1′ N. | 68°51.0′ W. |
| 74 | 40°05.7′ N. | 68°52.4′ W. |
| 75 | 40°03.6′ N. | 68°57.2′ W. |
| 76 | 40°03.65′ N. | 69°00.0′ W. |
| 77 | 40°04.35′ N. | 69°00.5′ W. |
| 78 | 40°05.2′ N. | 69°00.5′ W. |
| 79 | 40°05.3′ N. | 69°01.1′ W. |
| 80 | 40°08.9′ N. | 69°01.75′ W. |
| 81 | 40°11.0′ N. | 69°03.8′ W. |
| 82 | 40°11.6′ N. | 69°05.4′ W. |
| 83 | 40°10.25′ N. | 69°04.4′ W. |
| 84 | 40°09.75′ N. | 69°04.15′ W. |
| 85 | 40°08.45′ N. | 69°03.6′ W. |
| 86 | 40°05.65′ N. | 69°03.55′ W. |
| 87 | 40°04.1′ N. | 69°03.9′ W. |
| 88 | 40°02.65′ N. | 69°05.6′ W. |
| 89 | 40°02.00′ N. | 69°08.35′ W. |
| 90 | 40°02.65′ N. | 69°11.15′ W. |
| 91 | 40°00.05′ N. | 69°14.6′ W. |
| 92 | 39°57.8′ N. | 69°20.35′ W. |
| 93 | 39°56.65′ N. | 69°24.4′ W. |
| 94 | 39°56.1′ N. | 69°26.35′ W. |
| 95 | 39°56.55′ N. | 69°34.1′ W. |
| 96 | 39°57.85′ N. | 69°35.5′ W. |
| 97 | 40°00.65′ N. | 69°36.5′ W. |
| 98 | 40°00.9′ N. | 69°37.3′ W. |
| 99 | 39°59.15′ N. | 69°37.3′ W. |
| 100 | 39°58.8′ N. | 69°38.45′ W. |
| 102 | 39°56.2′ N. | 69°40.2′ W. |
| 103 | 39°55.75′ N. | 69°41.4′ W. |
| 104 | 39°56.7′ N. | 69°53.6′ W. |
| 105 | 39°57.55′ N. | 69°54.05′ W. |
| 106 | 39°57.4′ N. | 69°55.9′ W. |
| 107 | 39°56.9′ N. | 69°57.45′ W. |
| 108 | 39°58.25′ N. | 70°03.0′ W. |
| 110 | 39°59.2′ N. | 70°04.9′ W. |
| 111 | 40°00.7′ N. | 70°08.7′ W. |
| 112 | 40°03.75′ N. | 70°10.15′ W. |
| 115 | 40°05.2′ N. | 70°10.9′ W. |
| 116 | 40°02.45′ N. | 70°14.1′ W. |
| 119 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
| to 181 | 39°59.3′ N. | 70°14.0′ W. |
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | 40°07.9′ N. | 68°36.0′ W. |
| 120 | 40°06.4′ N. | 68°35.8′ W. |
| 121 | 40°05.25′ N. | 68°39.3′ W. |
| 122 | 40°05.4′ N. | 68°44.5′ W. |
| 123 | 40°06.0′ N. | 68°46.5′ W. |
| 124 | 40°07.4′ N. | 68°49.6′ W. |
| 125 | 40°05.55′ N. | 68°49.8′ W. |
| 126 | 40°03.9′ N. | 68°51.7′ W. |
| 127 | 40°02.25′ N. | 68°55.4′ W. |
| 128 | 40°02.6′ N. | 69°00.0′ W. |
| 129 | 40°02.75′ N. | 69°00.75′ W. |
| 130 | 40°04.2′ N. | 69°01.75′ W. |
| 131 | 40°06.15′ N. | 69°01.95′ W. |
| 132 | 40°07.25′ N. | 69°02.0′ W. |
| 133 | 40°08.5′ N. | 69°02.25′ W. |
| 134 | 40°09.2′ N. | 69°02.95′ W. |
| 135 | 40°09.75′ N. | 69°03.3′ W. |
| 136 | 40°09.55′ N. | 69°03.85′ W. |
| 137 | 40°08.4′ N. | 69°03.4′ W. |
| 138 | 40°07.2′ N. | 69°03.3′ W. |
| 139 | 40°06.0′ N. | 69°03.1′ W. |
| 140 | 40°05.4′ N. | 69°03.05′ W. |
| 141 | 40°04.8′ N. | 69°03.05′ W. |
| 142 | 40°03.55′ N. | 69°03.55′ W. |
| 143 | 40°01.9′ N. | 69°03.95′ W. |
| 144 | 40°01.0′ N. | 69°04.4′ W. |
| 146 | 39°59.9′ N. | 69°06.25′ W. |
| 147 | 40°00.6′ N. | 69°10.05′ W. |
| 148 | 39°59.25′ N. | 69°11.15′ W. |
| 149 | 39°57.45′ N. | 69°16.05′ W. |
| 150 | 39°56.1′ N. | 69°20.1′ W. |
| 151 | 39°54.6′ N. | 69°25.65′ W. |
| 152 | 39°54.65′ N. | 69°26.9′ W. |
| 153 | 39°54.8′ N. | 69°30.95′ W. |
| 154 | 39°54.35′ N. | 69°33.4′ W. |
| 155 | 39°55.0′ N. | 69°34.9′ W. |
| 156 | 39°56.55′ N. | 69°36.0′ W. |
| 157 | 39°57.95′ N. | 69°36.45′ W. |
| 158 | 39°58.75′ N. | 69°36.3′ W. |
| 159 | 39°58.8′ N. | 69°36.95′ W. |
| 160 | 39°57.95′ N. | 69°38.1′ W. |
| 161 | 39°54.5′ N. | 69°38.25′ W. |
| 162 | 39°53.6′ N. | 69°46.5′ W. |
| 163 | 39°54.7′ N. | 69°50.0′ W. |
| 164 | 39°55.25′ N. | 69°51.4′ W. |
| 165 | 39°55.2′ N. | 69°53.1′ W. |
| 166 | 39°54.85′ N. | 69°53.9′ W. |
| 167 | 39°55.7′ N. | 69°54.9′ W. |
| 168 | 39°56.15′ N. | 69°55.35′ W. |
| 169 | 39°56.05′ N. | 69°56.25′ W. |
| 170 | 39°55.3′ N. | 69°57.1′ W. |
| 171 | 39°54.8′ N. | 69°58.6′ W. |
| 172 | 39°56.05′ N. | 70°00.65′ W. |
| 173 | 39°55.3′ N. | 70°02.95′ W. |
| 174 | 39°56.9′ N. | 70°11.3′ W. |
| 175 | 39°58.9′ N. | 70°11.5′ W. |
| 176 | 39°59.6′ N. | 70°11.1′ W. |
| 177 | 40°01.35′ N. | 70°11.2′ W. |
| 178 | 40°02.6′ N. | 70°12.0′ W. |
| 179 | 40°00.4′ N. | 70°12.3′ W. |
| 180 | 39°59.7′ N. | 70°13.05′ W. |
| 181 | 39°59.3′ N. | 70°14.0′ W. to |
| 119 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
(c) Restricted Gear Area II—
(1) Duration—
From November 27 through June 15 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with mobile gear or person on a fishing vessel with mobile gear may fish, or be, in Restricted Gear Area II (as defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section) unless transiting only, provided that all mobile gear is on board the vessel while inside the area.
(ii) Lobster trap gear.
From June 16 through November 26 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with lobster trap gear or person on a fishing vessel with lobster trap gear may fish, and no lobster trap gear may be deployed or remain, in Restricted Gear Area II as defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
(2) Definition of Restricted Gear Area II.
Restricted Gear Area II is defined by straight lines connecting the following points in the order stated:
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39°59.3′ N. | 70°14.0′ W. |
| 49 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
| 50 | 40°00.7′ N. | 70°18.6′ W. |
| 51 | 39°59.8′ N. | 70°21.75′ W. |
| 52 | 39°59.75′ N. | 70°25.5′ W. |
| 53 | 40°03.85′ N. | 70°28.75′ W. |
| 54 | 40°00.55′ N. | 70°32.1′ W. |
| 55 | 39°59.15′ N. | 70°34.45′ W. |
| 56 | 39°58.9′ N. | 70°38.65′ W. |
| 57 | 40°00.1′ N. | 70°45.1′ W. |
| 58 | 40°00.5′ N. | 70°57.6′ W. |
| 59 | 40°02.0′ N. | 71°01.3′ W. |
| 60 | 39°59.3′ N. | 71°18.4′ W. |
| 61 | 40°00.7′ N. | 71°19.8′ W. |
| 62 | 39°57.5′ N. | 71°20.6′ W. |
| 63 | 39°53.1′ N. | 71°36.1′ W. |
| 64 | 39°52.6′ N. | 71°40.35′ W. |
| 65 | 39°53.1′ N. | 71°42.7 W. |
| 66 | 39°46.95′ N. | 71°49.0′ W. |
| 67 | 39°41.15′ N. | 71°57.1′ W. |
| 68 | 39°35.45′ N. | 72°02.0′ W. |
| 69 | 39°32.65′ N. | 72°06.1′ W. |
| 70 | 39°29.75′ N. | 72°09.8′ W. |
| to 48 | 39°29.0′ N. | 72°09.25′ W. |
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
| 1 | 39°59.3′ N. | 70°14.0′ W. |
| 2 | 39°58.85′ N. | 70°15.2′ W. |
| 3 | 39°59.3′ N. | 70°18.4′ W. |
| 4 | 39°58.1′ N. | 70°19.4′ W. |
| 5 | 39°57.0′ N. | 70°19.85′ W. |
| 6 | 39°57.55′ N. | 70°21.25′ W. |
| 7 | 39°57.5′ N. | 70°22.8′ W. |
| 8 | 39°57.1′ N. | 70°25.4′ W. |
| 9 | 39°57.65′ N. | 70°27.05′ W. |
| 10 | 39°58.58′ N. | 70°27.7′ W. |
| 11 | 40°00.65′ N. | 70°28.8′ W. |
| 12 | 40°02.2′ N. | 70°29.15′ W. |
| 13 | 40°01.0′ N. | 70°30.2′ W. |
| 14 | 39°58.58′ N. | 70°31.85′ W. |
| 15 | 39°57.05′ N. | 70°34.35′ W. |
| 16 | 39°56.42′ N. | 70°36.8′ W. |
| 21 | 39°58.15′ N. | 70°48.0′ W. |
| 24 | 39°58.3′ N. | 70°51.1′ W. |
| 25 | 39°58.1′ N. | 70°52.25′ W. |
| 26 | 39°58.05′ N. | 70°53.55′ W. |
| 27 | 39°58.4′ N. | 70°59.6′ W. |
| 28 | 39°59.8′ N. | 71°01.05′ W. |
| 29 | 39°58.2′ N. | 71°05.85′ W. |
| 30 | 39°57.45′ N. | 71°12.15′ W. |
| 31 | 39°57.2′ N. | 71°15.0′ W. |
| 32 | 39°56.3′ N. | 71°18.95′ W. |
| 33 | 39°51.4′ N. | 71°36.1′ W. |
| 34 | 39°51.75′ N. | 71°41.5′ W. |
| 35 | 39°50.05′ N. | 71°42.5′ W. |
| 36 | 39°50.0′ N. | 71°45.0′ W. |
| 37 | 39°48.95′ N. | 71°46.05′ W. |
| 38 | 39°46.6′ N. | 71°46.1′ W. |
| 39 | 39°43.5′ N. | 71°49.4′ W. |
| 40 | 39°41.3′ N. | 71°55.0′ W. |
| 41 | 39°39.0′ N. | 71°55.6′ W. |
| 42 | 39°36.72′ N. | 71°58.25′ W. |
| 43 | 39°35.15′ N. | 71°58.55′ W. |
| 44 | 39°34.5′ N. | 72°00.75′ W. |
| 45 | 39°32.2′ N. | 72°02.25′ W. |
| 46 | 39°32.15′ N. | 72°04.1′ W. |
| 47 | 39°28.5′ N. | 72°06.5′ W. |
| 48 | 39°29.0′ N. | 72°09.25′ W. |
| to 70 | 39°29.75′ N. | 72°09.8′ W. |
(d) Restricted Gear Area III—
(1) Duration—
From June 16 through November 26 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with mobile gear or person on a fishing vessel with mobile gear may fish, or be, in Restricted Gear Area III (as defined in paragraph (d)(2) of this section) unless transiting only, provided that all mobile gear is on board the vessel while inside the area.
(ii) Lobster trap gear.
From January 1 through April 30 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with lobster trap gear or person on a fishing vessel with lobster trap gear may fish, and no lobster trap gear may be deployed or remain, in Restricted Gear Area III as defined in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
(2) Definition of Restricted Gear Area III.
Restricted Gear Area III is defined by straight lines connecting the following points in the order stated:
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
| 182 | 40°05.6′ N. | 70°17.7′ W. |
| 183 | 40°06.5′ N. | 70°40.05′ W. |
| 184 | 40°11.05′ N. | 70°45.8′ W. |
| 185 | 40°12.75′ N. | 70°55.05′ W. |
| 186 | 40°10.7′ N. | 71°10.25′ W. |
| 187 | 39°57.9′ N. | 71°28.7′ W. |
| 188 | 39°55.6′ N. | 71°41.2′ W. |
| 189 | 39°55.85′ N. | 71°45.0′ W. |
| 190 | 39°53.75′ N. | 71°52.25′ W. |
| 191 | 39°47.2′ N. | 72°01.6′ W. |
| 192 | 39°33.65′ N. | 72°15.0′ W. |
| to 70 | 39°29.75′ N. | 72°09.8′ W. |
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | 40°05.6′ N. | 70°17.7′ W. |
| 49 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
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| 50 | 40°00.7′ N. | 70°18.6′ W. |
| 51 | 39°59.8′ N. | 70°21.75′ W. |
| 52 | 39°59.75′ N. | 70°25.5′ W. |
| 53 | 40°03.85′ N. | 70°28.75′ W. |
| 54 | 40°00.55′ N. | 70°32.1′ W. |
| 55 | 39°59.15′ N. | 70°34.45′ W. |
| 56 | 39°58.9′ N. | 70°38.6′ W. |
| 57 | 40°00.1′ N. | 70°45.1′ W. |
| 58 | 40°00.5′ N. | 70°57.6′ W. |
| 59 | 40°02.0′ N. | 71°01.3′ W. |
| 60 | 39°59.3′ N. | 71°18.4′ W. |
| 61 | 40°00.7′ N. | 71°19.8′ W. |
| 62 | 39°57.5′ N. | 71°20.6′ W. |
| 63 | 39°53.1′ N. | 71°36.1′ W. |
| 64 | 39°52.6′ N. | 71°40.35′ W. |
| 65 | 39°53.1′ N. | 71°42.7′ W. |
| 66 | 39°46.95′ N. | 71°49.0′ W. |
| 67 | 39°41.15′ N. | 71°57.1′ W. |
| 68 | 39°35.45′ N. | 72°02.0 W. |
| 69 | 39°32.65′ N. | 72°06.1′ W. |
| 70 | 39°29.75′ N. | 72°09.8′ W. |
| to 192 | 39°33.65′ N. | 72°15.0′ W. |
(e) Restricted Gear Area IV—
(1) Duration for Mobile Gear.
From June 16 through September 30 of each fishing year, no fishing vessel with mobile gear or person on a fishing vessel with mobile gear may fish, or be, in Restricted Gear Area IV (as defined in paragraph (e)(2) of this section) unless transiting only, provided that all mobile gear is on board the vessel while inside the area.
(2) Definition of Restricted Gear Area IV.
Restricted Gear Area IV is defined by straight lines connecting the following points in the order stated:
| Point | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | 40°13.60′ N. | 68°40.60′ W. |
| 194 | 40°11.60′ N. | 68°53.00′ W. |
| 195 | 40°14.00′ N. | 69°04.70′ W. |
| 196 | 40°14.30′ N. | 69°05.80′ W. |
| 197 | 40°05.50′ N. | 69°09.00′ W. |
| 198 | 39°57.30′ N. | 69°25.10′ W. |
| 199 | 40°00.40′ N. | 69°35.20′ W. |
| 200 | 40°01.70′ N. | 69°35.40′ W. |
| 201 | 40°01.70′ N. | 69°37.40′ W. |
| 202 | 40°00.50′ N. | 69°38.80′ W. |
| 203 | 40°01.30′ N. | 69°45.00′ W. |
| 204 | 40°02.10′ N. | 70°45.00′ W. |
| 205 | 40°07.60′ N. | 70°04.50′ W. |
| 206 | 40°07.80′ N. | 70°09.20′ W. |
| to 119 | 40°02.75′ N. | 70°16.1′ W. |
| Point to | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | 40°13.60′ N. | 68°40.60′ W. |
| 69 | 40°07.90′ N. | 68°36.00′ W. |
| 70 | 40°07.20′ N. | 68°38.40′ W. |
| 71 | 40°06.90′ N. | 68°46.50′ W. |
| 72 | 40°08.70′ N. | 68°49.60′ W. |
| 73 | 40°08.10′ N. | 68°51.00′ W. |
| 74 | 40°05.70′ N. | 68°52.40′ W. |
| 75 | 40°03.60′ N. | 68°57.20′ W. |
| 76 | 40°03.65′ N. | 69°00.00′ W. |
| 77 | 40°04.35′ N. | 69°00.50′ W. |
| 78 | 40°05.20′ N. | 69°00.50′ W. |
| 79 | 40°05.30′ N. | 69°01.10′ W. |
| 80 | 40°08.90′ N. | 69°01.75′ W. |
| 81 | 40°11.00′ N. | 69°03.80′ W. |
| 82 | 40°11.60′ N. | 69°05.40′ W. |
| 83 | 40°10.25′ N. | 69°04.40′ W. |
| 84 | 40°09.75′ N. | 69°04.15′ W. |
| 85 | 40°08.45′ N. | 69°03.60′ W. |
| 86 | 40°05.65′ N. | 69°03.55′ W. |
| 87 | 40°04.10′ N. | 69°03.90′ W. |
| 88 | 40°02.65′ N. | 69°05.60′ W. |
| 89 | 40°02.00′ N. | 69°08.35′ W. |
| 90 | 40°02.65′ N. | 69°11.15′ W. |
| 91 | 40°00.05′ N. | 69°14.60′ W. |
| 92 | 39°57.80′ N. | 69°20.35′ W. |
| 93 | 39°56.75′ N. | 69°24.40′ W. |
| 94 | 39°56.50′ N. | 69°26.35′ W. |
| 95 | 39°56.80′ N. | 69°34.10′W. |
| 96 | 39°57.85′ N. | 69°35.05′W. |
| 97 | 40°00.65′ N. | 69°36.50′W. |
| 98 | 40°00.90′ N. | 69°37.30′W. |
| 99 | 39°59.15 N. | 69°37.30′W. |
| 100 | 39°58.80′ N. | 69°38.45′W. |
| 102 | 39°56.20′ N. | 69°40.20′W. |
| 103 | 39°55.75′ N. | 69°41.40′W. |
| 104 | 39°56.70′ N. | 69°53.60′W. |
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