The 2012 initial total allowable catch (ITAC) specified for Bering Sea Pacific ocean perch, Aleutian Islands other rockfish, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) other flatfish, BSAI sculpin, and BSAI squid in the BSAI management area has been supplemented by amounts of the reserve according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS. This action is being taken in accordance with 50 CFR 679.20(b)(3). The following table summarizes the apportionment in metric tons:
| Current | This Action | Revised | |
| Bering Sea Pacific Ocean Perch | 4,854 | +856 | 5,710 |
| Aleutian Islands Other Rockfish | 485 | +85 | 570 |
| BSAI Other Flatfish | 3,200 | +400 | 3,600 |
| BSAI Sculpin | 5,200 | +550 | 5,750 |
| BSAI Squid | 425 | +275 | 700 |
| Total BSAI | 1,796,553 | +2,166 | 1,798,719 |
| Available reserve | 7,587 | -2,166 | 5,421 |
Fishermen are reminded that all actions and closures remain in full force and effect. This apportionment does not rescind or modify closures to directed fishing or actions prohibiting retention of a groundfish species. This information bulletin only provides notice of a fishery management action. For the purposes of complying with any requirements of this action, you are advised to see the actual text of the action in the Federal Register.
