# 50 C.F.R. § 622.104 (2026): Restricted access zones

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_104

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 622.104 (2026)
- **Heading:** Restricted access zones
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter VI: FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 622: FISHERIES OF THE CARIBBEAN, GULF OF AMERICA, AND SOUTH ATLANTIC / Subpart F: Offshore Marine Aquaculture in the Gulf of America / § 622.104: § 622.104   Restricted access zones.

## Text

(a)
Establishment of restricted access zones.
NMFS will establish a restricted access zone for each aquaculture facility. The boundaries of the restricted access zone will correspond with the coordinates listed on the approved ACOE Section 10 permit associated with the aquaculture facility.
(b)
Prohibited activities within a restricted access zone.
No recreational fishing or commercial fishing, other than aquaculture, may occur in the restricted access zone. No fishing vessel may operate in or transit through the restricted access zone unless the vessel has on board a copy of the aquaculture facility's permit with an original signature,
i.e.,
not a copy of the signature, of the permittee.
(c)
Marking requirement.
The permittee must mark the restricted access zone with a floating device such as a buoy at each corner of the zone, as authorized by the USCG. Each floating device must clearly display the aquaculture facility's permit number and the words “RESTRICTED ACCESS” in block characters at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and in a color that contrasts with the color of the floating device.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 622.100 (2026) § 622.100   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_100.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.101 (2026) § 622.101   Permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_101.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.102 (2026) § 622.102   Recordkeeping and reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_102.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.103 (2026) § 622.103   Aquaculture facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_103.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.104 (2026) § 622.104   Restricted access zones.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_104.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.105 (2026) § 622.105   Allowable aquaculture systems and species.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_105.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.106 (2026) § 622.106   Aquaculture operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_106.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.107 (2026) § 622.107   Limitation on aquaculture production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_107.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.108 (2026) § 622.108   Remedial actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_108.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 622.109 (2026) § 622.109   Adjustment of management measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P622_S622_109.md)

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