# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1998-03-13 · Effective 1998-03-09 · 63 FR 12415
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-6476
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** pollock
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 12415
- **Publication date:** 1998-03-13
- **Effective date:** 1998-03-09
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 971208295-7295-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the interim specification for pollock in this area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/13/98-6476/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pollock-in-the-eastern-regulatory-area-of-the)
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