# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2008-07-23 · Effective 2008-07-18 · 73 FR 42722
## Document
- **Document number:** 08-1459
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 42722
- **Publication date:** 2008-07-23
- **Effective date:** 2008-07-18
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 071106671-8010-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2008 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/23/08-1459/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-western-regulatory)
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