# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Interim 2000 Harvest Specifications
> **Rule** · Interim 2000 harvest specifications for groundfish and associated management measures. · Published 2000-01-03 · Effective 2000-01-01 · 65 FR 65
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-34029
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 65
- **Publication date:** 2000-01-03
- **Effective date:** 2000-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 991223348-9348-01
## Abstract

NMFS issues interim 2000 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for each category of groundfish and specifications for prohibited species bycatch allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). Without interim specifications in effect on January 1, the groundfish fisheries would not be able to open on that date, which would result in unnecessary closures and disruption within the fishing industry. This action is necessary to conserve and manage the groundfish resources of the GOA, and is intended to implement the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/01/03/99-34029/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-gulf-of-alaska-interim-2000-harvest)
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