# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1998-03-13 · Effective 1998-03-10 · 63 FR 12416
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-6568
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 12416
- **Publication date:** 1998-03-13
- **Effective date:** 1998-03-10
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 971208295-7295-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting 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 prevent exceeding the interim specification for Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component in this area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/13/98-6568/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-central-regulatory-area-of)
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