Midwater trawl gear
Midwater trawl gear means trawl gear that is designed to fish for, is capable of fishing for, or is being used to fish for pelagic species, no portion of which is designed to be or is operated in contact with the bottom at any time. The gear may not include discs, bobbins, or rollers on its footrope, or chafing gear as part of the net.
Source
50 CFR § 648.2
Scoping language
In addition to the definitions in the Magnuson Act and in 600.10 of this chapter, the terms used in this part have the following meanings: