Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · Published 2007-10-09 · Effective 2007-10-03 · 72 FR 57252
Document
Document number
07-4966
Federal Register citation
72 FR 57252
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; prohibition of retention.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Publication date
2007-10-09
Effective date
2007-10-03
NOAA docket
Docket No. 070213032-7032-01
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that Pacific ocean perch caught 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 2007 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in this area has been reached.