# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other Rockfish'' in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1998-07-31 · Effective 1998-07-27 · 63 FR 40839
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-20445
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 40839
- **Publication date:** 1998-07-31
- **Effective date:** 1998-07-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 971208297-8054-02
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of ``other rockfish'' in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of ``other rockfish'' 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 amount of the ``other rockfish'' 1998 total allowable catch (TAC) in this area has been reached.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/31/98-20445/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-other-rockfish-in-the-western-regulatory-area-of)
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