# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 2000-08-04 · Effective 2000-07-31 · 65 FR 47907
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-19714
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 47907
- **Publication date:** 2000-08-04
- **Effective date:** 2000-07-31
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 000211039-0039-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of Pacific cod in this area be treated in the same manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury. This action is necessary because the amount of the 2000 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in this area has been achieved.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/04/00-19714/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-western-regulatory-area-of)
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