U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jun 20, 2025
The management area is the EEZ around Puerto Rico bounded by rhumb lines connecting the following points and geographic instructions in order:
Table 1 to § 622.430
Point | North lat. | West long. |
---|---|---|
A (intersects with the international and EEZ boundary) | 19°37′29″ | 65°20′57″ |
B | 18°25′46.3015″ | 65°06′31.866″ |
From Point B proceed southerly along the 3-nautical mile territorial boundary of the St. Thomas and St. John island group to Point C | ||
C | 18°13′59.0606″ | 65°05′33.058″ |
D | 18°01′16.9636″ | 64°57′38.817″ |
E | 17°30′00.000″ | 65°20′00.1716″ |
F | 16°02′53.5812″ | 65°20′00.1716″ |
From Point F proceed along the international and EEZ boundary southwesterly, then northerly, then easterly, and finally southerly to Point A | ||
A (intersects with the International and EEZ boundary) | 19°37′29″ | 65°20′57″ |