Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2021 Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
fishery-mgmt · north pacific · pollock · Published 2020-12-23 · Effective 2021-01-01 · 85 FR 83834
Document
Document number
2020-28261
Federal Register citation
85 FR 83834
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Region
north pacific
Species
pollock
Publication date
2020-12-23
Effective date
2021-01-01
NOAA docket
[Docket No. 200221-0062
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the 2021 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) pollock and Pacific cod fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the GOA pollock and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amount based on the best available scientific information for pollock and Pacific cod in the GOA. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.