Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Other Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · rockfish · Published 2001-08-13 · Effective 2001-08-08 · 66 FR 42455
Document
Document number
01-20259
Federal Register citation
66 FR 42455
Type
Rule
Action
Closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
rockfish
Publication date
2001-08-13
Effective date
2001-08-08
NOAA docket
Docket No. 010112013-1013-01
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of "other rockfish" in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of "other rockfish" in this 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 allocation of the "other rockfish" 2001 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been achieved.