# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 2003-08-01 · Effective 2003-07-29 · 68 FR 45170
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19633
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 45170
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-01
- **Effective date:** 2003-07-29
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 021122286-3036-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for northern rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) of northern rockfish in this area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/01/03-19633/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-northern-rockfish-in-the-central-regulatory-area)
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