The 2019 initial total allowable catch and total allowable catch of several species and species groups in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area have 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 apportionment in metric tons:
| Species | Current | This Action | Revised |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Greenland turbot | 169 | +10 | 179 |
| BS "other rockfish" | 684 | +100 | 784 |
| BSAI arrowtooth flounder | 10,200 | +1,252 | 11,452 |
| BSAI sculpins | 4,250 | +1,358 | 5,608 |
| BSAI sharks | 145 | +10 | 155 |
| BSAI shortraker rockfish | 358 | +42 | 400 |
| BS/EAI blackspotted/rougheye rockfish | 95 | +10 | 105 |
| Total BSAI | 1,997,218 | +2,782 | 2,000,000 |
| Available Reserve | 2,782 | -2,782 | 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.
