# 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
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2012-07-13 · Effective 2012-07-10 · 77 FR 41332
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-17163
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** flounder
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 41332
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/13/2012-17163/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-arrowtooth-flounder-flathead-sole-rex-sole)
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