Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Gulf of Alaska
other · north pacific · Published 1996-07-19 · 61 FR 37700
Document
Document number
96-18305
Federal Register citation
61 FR 37700
Type
Rule
Action
Closure.
Category
other
Region
north pacific
Publication date
1996-07-19
NOAA docket
Docket No. 960129018-6018-01
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catches of Pacific ocean perch in this 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 Pacific ocean perch total allowable catch (TAC) in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.