The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating the projected unused amounts of Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear, vessels using jig gear, and vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.
The following table summarizes the reallocation in metric tons:
| PACIFIC COD | CURRENT SHARE | THIS ACTION | REVISED SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|
CATCHER VESSELS USING HOOK-AND-LINE GEAR | 78 | + 7 | 85 |
| JIG VESSELS | 85 | + 40 | 125 |
| POT VESSELS | 2,117 | + 678 | 2,795 |
CATCHER VESSELS USING TRAWL GEAR | 2,140 | - 725 | 1,415 |
This action is necessary to allow the 2018 TAC of Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA to be harvested. and is issued pursuant to 50 CFR 679.20(a)(12)(ii)(B). This action does not imply any change in the status of the fisheries.
This information bulletin only provides notice of a fishery management action. For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this action, you are advised to see the actual text of the action in the Federal Register.
