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 2005-07-27 · Effective 2005-07-22 · 70 FR 43328
Document
Document number
05-14853
Federal Register citation
70 FR 43328
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
rockfish
Publication date
2005-07-27
Effective date
2005-07-22
NOAA docket
Docket No. 041126333-5040-02
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" 2005 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been reached.