# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Prohibition of Non-pelagic Trawl Gear in Cook Inlet in the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-11-27 · Effective 2002-12-27 · 67 FR 70859
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-30133
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 70859
- **Publication date:** 2002-11-27
- **Effective date:** 2002-12-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0205222128-2267-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues a final rule to implement Amendment 60 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Area (FMP). This amendment prohibits the use of non-pelagic trawl gear in Cook Inlet. This action is necessary to address bycatch avoidance objectives in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and is intended to further the goals and objectives of the FMP.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/11/27/02-30133/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-prohibition-of-non-pelagic-trawl-gear-in-cook)
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