The 2014 initial total allowable catch specified for Bering Sea (BS) Greenland turbot, BS Pacific ocean perch, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Kamchatka flounder, BSAI squids, and total allowable catch for BSAI sharks in the BSAI management area has been supplemented by amounts of the reserve according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region. This action is being taken in accordance with 50 CFR 679.20(b)(3). The following table summarizes the apportionment in metric tons:
| Species | Current Share | This Action | Revised |
| BS Greenland turbot | 1,410 | +71 | 1,481 |
| BSAI Kamchatka founder | 6,035 | +1,065 | 7,100 |
| BS Pacific ocean perch | 6,531 | +1,153 | 7,684 |
| BSAI squids | 264 | +1,500 | 1,764 |
| BSAI sharks | 125 | +100 | 225 |
| Total BSAI | 1,989,459 | +3,889 | 1,993,348 |
| Available reserve | 10,541 | -3,889 | 6,652 |
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.
