Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Western Regulatory Area
other · north pacific · cod · Published 1995-05-10 · 60 FR 24800
Document
Document number
95-11542
Federal Register citation
60 FR 24800
Type
Rule
Action
Closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Species
cod
Publication date
1995-05-10
NOAA docket
Docket No. 95020641-5041-01
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) for processing by the offshore component. NMFS is requiring that catches of Pacific cod by these vessels in the Western Regulatory Area be treated in the same manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury. This action is necessary because the allocation of Pacific cod specified for the offshore component in this area has been reached.