Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2024-09-04 · Effective 2024-09-01 · 89 FR 71861
Document
Document number
2024-19745
Federal Register citation
89 FR 71861
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; modification of a closure; request for comments.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2024-09-04
Effective date
2024-09-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 240304-0068
Abstract
NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the 2024 total allowable catch of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI.