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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod for American Fisheries Act Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

June 12, 2012 - 77 FR 34853 - RIN: 0648-XC06 - Download Full Notice: Text | PDF

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2012 Pacific cod total allowable catch specified for AFA trawl catcher/processors in the BSAI.

Agency Contact: Obren Davis, 907-586-7228.

This rule is final. Its effective date is June 10, 2012.


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