# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 1997-10-06 · Effective 1997-10-01 · 62 FR 52046
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-26429
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 52046
- **Publication date:** 1997-10-06
- **Effective date:** 1997-10-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961126334-7052-02
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully utilize the total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in this area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/10/06/97-26429/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-central-regulatory-area-of)
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