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 2006-08-03 · Effective 2006-07-31 · 71 FR 43990
Document
Document number
06-6664
Federal Register citation
71 FR 43990
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
rockfish
Publication date
2006-08-03
Effective date
2006-07-31
NOAA docket
Docket No. 060216044-6044-01
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 2006 total allowable catch (TAC) of "other rockfish" in this area has been reached.