# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Shortraker/ Rougheye Rockfish in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1997-09-29 · Effective 1997-09-23 · 62 FR 50888
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-25670
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 50888
- **Publication date:** 1997-09-29
- **Effective date:** 1997-09-23
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961126334-7052-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of shortraker/rougheye rockfish in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catches of shortraker/rougheye rockfish 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 1997 total allowable catch (TAC) of shortraker/rougheye rockfish in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/09/29/97-25670/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-shortraker-rougheye-rockfish-in-the-eastern)
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