# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Jig Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2023-05-31 · Effective 2023-06-10 · 88 FR 34791
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-11491
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 34791
- **Publication date:** 2023-05-31
- **Effective date:** 2023-06-10
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 230224-0053
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific cod by vessels using jig gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2023 total allowable catch of Pacific cod apportioned to vessels using jig gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/31/2023-11491/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-vessels-using-jig-gear-in-the)
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