Amendment 31 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area

NOAA Fisheries announces approval of Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. This amendment removes Atka mackerel from the "other species" category and establishes Atka mackerel as a separate target species in the Gulf of Alaska. The action is intended to promote conservation and improve management of Atka mackerel and "other species," and to further the goals and objectives of the FMP.