# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Flathead Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
> **Rule** · Prohibition of retention. · Published 2004-09-09 · Effective 2004-09-04 · 69 FR 54594
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-20422
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 54594
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/09/04-20422/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-flathead-sole-in-the-bering-sea-and-aleutian)
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