Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
bis-export-control · Bureau of Industry and Security · Published 1996-10-21 · 61 FR 54580
Document
Document number
96-26939
Federal Register citation
61 FR 54580
CFR reference
50 CFR 679
Type
Rule
Action
Modification of a closure. Notice of an inseason adjustment; request for comments.
Category
bis-export-control
Sub-agency
Bureau of Industry and Security
Publication date
1996-10-21
Commerce docket
Docket No. 960129019-6019-01
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the currently specified bycatch allowances of Pacific halibut allocated to the yellowfin sole and rockfish trawl fishery categories in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) are incorrect. Therefore, NMFS is re- specifying the bycatch allowances for these categories, and is opening the directed fishery for yellowfin sole by vessels using trawl gear. These actions are necessary to achieve the optimum yield from the groundfish fisheries. They are intended to promote the goals and objectives of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.