# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Western Regulatory Area in the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Modification of a closure. · Published 1999-04-19 · Effective 1999-04-18 · 64 FR 19069
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-9699
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 19069
- **Publication date:** 1999-04-19
- **Effective date:** 1999-04-18
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 990304062-9062-01
## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the offshore component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully utilize the total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in that area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/04/19/99-9699/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-in-the-western-regulatory-area-in)
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