The 2016 initial total allowable catch and total allowable catch of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Alaska plaice, Kamchatka flounder, northern rockfish, skates, sculpins, sharks, and octopus 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:
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Current This Action Revised
BSAI Alaska plaice 12,325 +1,000 13,325
BSAI Kamchatka flounder 4,550 + 300 4,850
BSAI northern rockfish 4,375 + 170 4,545
BSAI skates 27,100 + 402 27,502
BSAI sculpins 4,325 + 300 4,625
BSAI sharks 125 + 5 130
BSAI octopus 400 + 100 500
Total BSAI 1,997,723 + 2,277 2,000,000
Available reserve 2,277 - 2,277 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.
