Open access gear
Open access gear means all types of fishing gear except:
(1) Longline or trap (or pot) gear fished by a vessel that has a limited entry permit affixed with a gear endorsement for that gear.
(2) Groundfish trawl.
Source
50 CFR § 660.11
Scoping language
These definitions are specific to the fisheries covered in subparts C through G of this part.