Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2024-02-20 · Effective 2024-02-15 · 89 FR 12756
Document
Document number
2024-03370
Federal Register citation
89 FR 12756
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2024-02-20
Effective date
2024-02-15
NOAA docket
Docket No. 230224-0053
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for the Pacific cod sideboard limit by non-exempt American Fisheries Act (AFA) catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit established for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.