# Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Western Regulatory Area
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1995-05-10 · 60 FR 24800
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-11542
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 24800
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/05/10/95-11542/groundfish-of-the-gulf-of-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-western-regulatory-area)
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