# Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1996-07-19 · 61 FR 37700
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-18305
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 37700
- **Publication date:** 1996-07-19
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960129018-6018-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of Pacific ocean perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catches of Pacific ocean perch 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 Pacific ocean perch total allowable catch (TAC) in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/07/19/96-18305/groundfish-of-the-gulf-of-alaska-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-central-gulf-of-alaska)
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