Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2016-04-04 · Effective 2016-03-31 · 81 FR 19059
Document
Document number
2016-07599
Federal Register citation
81 FR 19059
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2016-04-04
Effective date
2016-03-31
NOAA docket
Docket No. 150818742-6210-02
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot 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 2016 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.