Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Hook-and-Line Catcher/Processors in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2021-12-09 · Effective 2021-12-06 · 86 FR 70054
Document
Document number
2021-26673
Federal Register citation
86 FR 70054
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2021-12-09
Effective date
2021-12-06
NOAA docket
Docket No. 210210-0018
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by hook- and-line catcher/processors in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2021 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to hook-and-line catcher/ processors in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.