# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Areas 620 and 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 2000-08-22 · Effective 2000-08-20 · 65 FR 50935
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-21508
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** pollock
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 50935
- **Publication date:** 2000-08-22
- **Effective date:** 2000-08-20
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 991228352-0012-02
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for pollock by catcher vessels that are non-exempt under the American Fisheries Act (AFA) in Statistical Areas 620 and 630 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to allow non-exempt catcher vessels to participate in the pollock fishery in these areas consistent with regulations implementing the AFA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/22/00-21508/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pollock-in-statistical-areas-620-and-630-in-the)
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