Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
other · north pacific · cod · Published 2025-08-27 · Effective 2025-09-01 · 90 FR 41801
Document
Document number
2025-16428
Federal Register citation
90 FR 41801
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; modification of a closure; request for comments.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
2025-08-27
Effective date
2025-09-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 250312-0036, RTID 0648-XF116
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 2025 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.