Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; “Other Rockfish” in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · rockfish · Published 2004-07-26 · Effective 2004-07-22 · 69 FR 44472
Document
Document number
04-16950
Federal Register citation
69 FR 44472
Type
Rule
Action
Prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
rockfish
Publication date
2004-07-26
Effective date
2004-07-22
NOAA docket
Docket No. 031125292-4061-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of "other rockfish" in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of "other rockfish" 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 "other rockfish" 2004 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been reached.