IB 41-41: NMFS Prohibits Directed Fishing for Pollock by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock by vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 25, 2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2024, according to Jonathan M. Kurland, Acting Regional Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.

This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2024 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch limit for vessels directed fishing for pollock using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA. This action is issued pursuant to 50 CFR 679.21(h)(8)(i).

While this closure is effective the maximum retainable amounts at 50 CFR 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip.

This information bulletin only provides notice of a regulatory change. For the purposes of complying with the regulatory change, you are advised to see the actual text in the Code of Federal Regulations.