# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Processor Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2007-08-09 · Effective 2007-08-06 · 72 FR 44792
## Document
- **Document number:** 07-3889
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 44792
- **Publication date:** 2007-08-09
- **Effective date:** 2007-08-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 070213033-7033-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher processor vessels using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2007 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod specified for trawl catcher processors in the BSAI.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/08/09/07-3889/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-catcher-processor-vessels-using)
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