# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 2003-07-30 · Effective 2003-07-26 · 68 FR 44665
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19360
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** sablefish
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 44665
- **Publication date:** 2003-07-30
- **Effective date:** 2003-07-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 021122286-3036-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of sablefish by vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of sablefish by vessels using trawl gear 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 sablefish 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) assigned to trawl gear in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/30/03-19360/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-sablefish-by-vessels-using-trawl-gear-in-the)
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