# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 1997-10-20 · Effective 1997-10-15 · 62 FR 54397
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-27736
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 54397
- **Publication date:** 1997-10-20
- **Effective date:** 1997-10-15
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961107312-7021-02
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by trawl catcher vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully utilize the total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in that area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/10/20/97-27736/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-trawl-catcher-vessels-in-the)
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