# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery; Shelikof District of Registration Area K
> **Rule** · Closure; inseason adjustment; request for comments. · Published 1997-08-14 · Effective 1997-08-10 · 62 FR 43486
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-21534
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** scallop
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 43486
- **Publication date:** 1997-08-14
- **Effective date:** 1997-08-10
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970613138-7138-01
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the fishery for scallops in the Shelikof District of Registration Area K to prevent localized overfishing of scallops in that District. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing of scallops. It is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery off Alaska.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/08/14/97-21534/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-scallop-fishery-shelikof-district-of)
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