Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · Published 2004-08-04 · Effective 2004-07-30 · 69 FR 47025
Document
Document number
04-17769
Federal Register citation
69 FR 47025
Type
Rule
Action
Prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Publication date
2004-08-04
Effective date
2004-07-30
NOAA docket
Docket No. 031125292-4061-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of Pacific ocean perch 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 Pacific ocean perch 2004 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been reached.