The 2013 initial total allowable catch specified for Bering Sea Greenland turbot and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Alaska plaice, and total allowable catch for BSAI sculpins, and BSAI skates 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 reallocation in metric tons:
| CURRENT | THIS ACTION | REVISED | |
| Bering Sea Greenland Turbot | 1,369 | +69 | 1,610 |
| BSAI Alaska Plaice | 17,000 | +4,571 | 21,571 |
| BSAI Sculpins | 5,600 | +300 | 5,900 |
| BSAI Skates | 24,000 | +1,500 | 25,500 |
| Total BSAI | 1,993,560 | +6,440 | 2,000,000 |
| Available Reserve | 6,440 | -6,440 | 0 |
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.
