Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Arrowtooth Flounder, Flathead Sole, Rex Sole, Deep-Water Flatfish, and Shallow-Water Flatfish in the Gulf of Alaska Management Area
other · north pacific · flounder · Published 2012-07-13 · Effective 2012-07-10 · 77 FR 41332
Document
Document number
2012-17163
Federal Register citation
77 FR 41332
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
flounder
Publication date
2012-07-13
Effective date
2012-07-10
NOAA docket
Docket No. 101207737-2141-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for arrowtooth flounder, flathead sole, rex sole, deep-water flatfish, and shallow-water flatfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to limit incidental catch of Pacific ocean perch by vessels fishing for arrowtooth flounder, flathead sole, rex sole, deep-water flatfish, and shallow-water flatfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.