Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2014-04-04 · Effective 2014-04-01 · 79 FR 18845
Document
Document number
2014-07578
Federal Register citation
79 FR 18845
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2014-04-04
Effective date
2014-04-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 130925836-4174-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl 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 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to trawl catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.