NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: FISHERIES OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OFF ALASKA; BIG SKATES IN THE CENTRAL REGULATORY AREA OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a rule called: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Big Skates in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 21 by Kelly Denit, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.

Summary: NMFS is prohibiting retention of big skates in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of big skates in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.

For more information, contact Adam Zaleski, 907-586-7228.

The full text of the rule can be found at: http://www.gpo.gov/fd...