Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; “Other Rockfish” in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · rockfish · Published 2005-08-03 · Effective 2005-07-29 · 70 FR 44523
Document
Document number
05-15341
Federal Register citation
70 FR 44523
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
rockfish
Publication date
2005-08-03
Effective date
2005-07-29
NOAA docket
Docket No. 041126333-5040-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of "other rockfish" in the Central 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.