# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2016-03-16 · Effective 2016-03-12 · 81 FR 14017
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-05929
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 14017
- **Publication date:** 2016-03-16
- **Effective date:** 2016-03-12
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 140918791-4999-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2016 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to trawl catcher vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/16/2016-05929/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-trawl-catcher-vessels-in-the)
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