# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 1996-09-26 · 61 FR 50458
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-24670
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 50458
- **Publication date:** 1996-09-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960129018-6018-01
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully utilize the total allowable catch (TAC) of northern rockfish in that area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/09/26/96-24670/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-northern-rockfish-in-the-western-regulatory-area)
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