# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other Rockfish'' Species Group in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1997-07-30 · Effective 1997-07-25 · 62 FR 40754
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-20007
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 40754
- **Publication date:** 1997-07-30
- **Effective date:** 1997-07-25
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961126334-7052-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of the ``other rockfish'' species group in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of the ``other rockfish'' species group 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 ``other rockfish'' species group 1997 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/30/97-20007/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-other-rockfish-species-group-in-the-western)
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