# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2010-07-21 · Effective 2010-07-16 · 75 FR 42338
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-17835
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 42338
- **Publication date:** 2010-07-21
- **Effective date:** 2010-07-16
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0910131362-0087-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2010 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/21/2010-17835/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-western-regulatory)
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