Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2024 Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
fishery-mgmt · north pacific · pollock · Published 2023-12-26 · Effective 2024-01-01 · 88 FR 88840
Document
Document number
2023-28324
Federal Register citation
88 FR 88840
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments.
Category
fishery-mgmt
Region
north pacific
Species
pollock
Publication date
2023-12-26
Effective date
2024-01-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 230224-0053
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the 2024 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) pollock and Pacific cod fisheries. 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 scientific information available for pollock and Pacific cod in the GOA. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.