Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2018-02-28 · Effective 2018-02-23 · 83 FR 8636
Document
Document number
2018-04074
Federal Register citation
83 FR 8636
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2018-02-28
Effective date
2018-02-23
NOAA docket
Docket No. 160920866-7167-02
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 2018 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to trawl catcher vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.