Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Jig Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2012-03-09 · Effective 2012-03-06 · 77 FR 14305
Document
Document number
2012-5802
Federal Register citation
77 FR 14305
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2012-03-09
Effective date
2012-03-06
NOAA docket
Docket No. 101126522-0640-2
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using jig gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2012 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to vessels using jig gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.