# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; prohibition of retention. · Published 2006-08-07 · Effective 2006-08-03 · 71 FR 44591
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-6736
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 44591
- **Publication date:** 2006-08-07
- **Effective date:** 2006-08-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 060216044-6044-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of northern rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of northern 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 northern rockfish in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/08/07/06-6736/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-northern-rockfish-in-the-central-regulatory-area)
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