# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Shortraker and Rougheye Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Closure. · Published 1999-09-14 · Effective 1999-09-08 · 64 FR 49685
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-23805
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** rockfish
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 49685
- **Publication date:** 1999-09-14
- **Effective date:** 1999-09-08
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 990304062-9062-01
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting retention of shortraker and rougheye rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). NMFS is requiring that catch of shortraker and rougheye 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 1999 total allowable catch (TAC) of shortraker and rougheye rockfish in this area has been achieved.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/09/14/99-23805/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-shortraker-and-rougheye-rockfish-in-the-western)
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