Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Flathead Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
other · north pacific · Published 2004-09-09 · Effective 2004-09-04 · 69 FR 54594
Document
Document number
04-20422
Federal Register citation
69 FR 54594
Type
Rule
Action
Prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Publication date
2004-09-09
Effective date
2004-09-04
NOAA docket
Docket No. 031124287-4060-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of flathead sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). NMFS is requiring that catch of flathead sole 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 2004 total allowable catch (TAC) of flathead sole in this area has been reached.