Stowed
Stowed means traps/pots and gillnets that are unavailable for immediate use and further, all gillnets are stored in accordance with the following:
(1) All nets are covered with canvas or other similar material and lashed or otherwise securely fastened to the deck, rail, or drum, and all buoys larger than 6 inches (15.24 cm) in diameter, high flyers, and anchors are disconnected; and
(2) Any other method of stowage authorized in writing by the Regional Administrator and subsequently published in the Federal Register.
Source
50 CFR § 229.2
Scoping language
In addition to the definitions contained in the Act and 216.3 of this chapter, and unless otherwise defined in this chapter, the terms in this chapter have the following meaning: