# 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
> **Rule** · Prohibition of retention; closure. · Published 2003-04-29 · Effective 2003-04-24 · 68 FR 22635
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-10555
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 22635
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/29/03-10555/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-vessels-catching-pacific-cod-for)
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