# Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area
> **US Department of Commerce** · Closure. · Published 1996-05-09 · 61 FR 21104
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-11547
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Commerce
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 21104
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 672
- **Publication date:** 1996-05-09
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 960129018-6018-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catches of Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area be treated in the same manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury. This action is necessary because the total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/05/09/96-11547/groundfish-of-the-gulf-of-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-western-regulatory-area)
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