Biological opinion to determine whether the BSAI or GOA groundfish fisheries jeopardize the continued existence of listed species in the areas affected by the fisheries (i.e., the action areas) or adversely modify critical habitat of such species.
Authorization of: BSAI groundfish fisheries based on total allowable catch for 2000; GOA groundfish fisheries based on TAC specifications for 2000; both BSAI and GOA groundfish fisheries to implement the American Fisheries Act of 1998.