The 2015 initial total allowable catch and total allowable catch of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) northern rockfish, BSAI squids, Bering Sea (BS) Greenland turbot, and BS Pacific ocean perch in the BSAI management area have 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 |
| BSAI Northern Rockfish | 2,763 | +3,500 | 6,263 |
| BSAI Squids | 340 | +1,630 | 1,970 |
| BS Greenland Turbot | 2,243 | +105 | 2,448 |
| BS Pacific Ocean Perch | 6,818 | +1,203 | 8,021 |
| Total BSAI | 1,988,234 | +6,438 | 1,994,672 |
| Available Reserve | 11,766 | -6,438 | 5,328 |
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.
