An FCA fisher is permitted to use specific fishing technology. For example, in FCA-designated coastal fishing ground in Niigata prefecture, a fisher may use small-scale fishing equipment, such as fixed-nets, gill nets, beach seines, and hand trawls (NPFMRI, 2012). An FCA determines its technological boundary in cooperation with the FMO, which follows the regulations of an AFCC and restricts the size and use of fishing equipment.