# Scallop Fishery Off Alaska, Scallops in the Northeast District of Registration Area K
> **Rule** · Closure; Inseason adjustment; request for comments. · Published 1997-12-09 · Effective 1997-12-03 · 62 FR 64766
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-32072
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** scallop
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 64766
- **Publication date:** 1997-12-09
- **Effective date:** 1997-12-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970613138-7138-01
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the fishery for scallops in the Northeast District of Registration Area K to prevent overfishing for scallops in this District. It is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/09/97-32072/scallop-fishery-off-alaska-scallops-in-the-northeast-district-of-registration-area-k)
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