# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1997-07-24 · Effective 1997-07-19 · 62 FR 39783
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-19458
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 39783
- **Publication date:** 1997-07-24
- **Effective date:** 1997-07-19
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961126334-7025-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch 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 1997 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/24/97-19458/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-central-regulatory)
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