# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Opens Directed Fishing for Several Groundfish Species in the Central Regulatory Area in the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 2000-03-31 · Effective 2000-03-28 · 65 FR 17204
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-7989
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 17204
- **Publication date:** 2000-03-31
- **Effective date:** 2000-03-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 991228352-0012-02
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for flathead sole, shallow water flatfish, arrowtooth flounder, and deep water flatfish by catcher vessels that are non-exempt under the American Fisheries Act (AFA) in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to allow non-exempt catcher vessels to participate in these fisheries consistent with regulations implementing the AFA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/03/31/00-7989/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-opens-directed-fishing-for-several-groundfish)
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