# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 1997-05-14 · Effective 1997-05-09 · 62 FR 26429
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-12619
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** yellowfin
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 26429
- **Publication date:** 1997-05-14
- **Effective date:** 1997-05-09
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961107312-7021-02
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for yellowfin sole by vessels using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully utilize the second seasonal bycatch allowance of Pacific halibut apportioned to the trawl yellowfin sole fishery category in the BSAI.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/05/14/97-12619/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-yellowfin-sole-by-vessels-using-trawl-gear-in)
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