Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Offshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2003-04-29 · Effective 2003-04-24 · 68 FR 22635
Document
Document number
03-10555
Federal Register citation
68 FR 22635
Type
Rule
Action
Prohibition of retention; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2003-04-29
Effective date
2003-04-24
NOAA docket
Docket No. 021122286-3036-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the offshore component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of Pacific cod 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 amount of the 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod apportioned to vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the offshore component in this area has been achieved.