# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Rockfish and Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central and Eastern Regulatory Areas of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 2000-06-30 · Effective 2000-07-04 · 65 FR 40538
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-16535
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 40538
- **Publication date:** 2000-06-30
- **Effective date:** 2000-07-04
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 991228352-0012-02
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch and northern rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area, and Pacific ocean perch in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) by catcher vessels that are non-exempt under the American Fisheries Act (AFA). This action is necessary to allow non-exempt catcher vessels to participate in these fisheries consistent with regulations implementing the AFA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/06/30/00-16535/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-rockfish-and-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-central)
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