Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2023 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
fishery-mgmt · north pacific · pollock · Published 2022-12-29 · Effective 2023-01-01 · 87 FR 80090
Document
Document number
2022-28343
Federal Register citation
87 FR 80090
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Region
north pacific
Species
pollock
Publication date
2022-12-29
Effective date
2023-01-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 220223-0054
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the 2023 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the BSAI pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amounts based on the best available scientific information. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.