Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · Published 2002-08-08 · Effective 2002-08-05 · 67 FR 51499
Document
Document number
02-20081
Federal Register citation
67 FR 51499
Type
Rule
Action
Closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Publication date
2002-08-08
Effective date
2002-08-05
NOAA docket
Docket No. 011218304-1304-01
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of Pacific ocean perch 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 Pacific ocean perch 2002 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been achieved.