On October 3, 2003, NOAA Fisheries published a final rule to implement the annual harvest level for Pacific mackerel in federal waters off the Pacific coast. A report titled, “Stock Assessment of Pacific Mackerel with Recommendations for the 2003-2004 Management Season” may be obtained from Rodney R. McInnis, Acting Administrator, Southwest Region, NOAA Fisheries, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802. An environmental assessment/regulatory impact review/final regulatory flexibility analysis may be obtained at this same address. For further information on the final rule, contact James J. Morgan, Southwest Region, NOAA Fisheries, (562) 980-4036.