# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 1997-07-03 · Effective 1997-07-01 · 62 FR 36018
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-17456
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 36018
- **Publication date:** 1997-07-03
- **Effective date:** 1997-07-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961126334-7025-02
## 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/1997/07/03/97-17456/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-northern-rockfish-in-the-western-regulatory-area)
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