# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Longnose Skates in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2023-07-17 · Effective 2023-07-12 · 88 FR 45371
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-15060
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 45371
- **Publication date:** 2023-07-17
- **Effective date:** 2023-07-12
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 230224-0053
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of longnose skates in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2023 total allowable catch of longnose skates in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/17/2023-15060/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-longnose-skates-in-the-eastern-regulatory-area)
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