Search Results for keywords:"total allowable catch (TAC)"

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  • 2025-04023 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11904
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule to stop directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This action, effective from March 10 to June 10, 2025, is necessary to ensure the Pacific cod catch does not exceed the allowed limit for the 2025 season. The imposed closure responds to recent data indicating that the catch quota is nearing its limit. The rule was implemented without prior public notice or delay to quickly address the situation as per the guidelines of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fish numbers decided to stop some boats from catching a big fish called Pacific cod in a certain part of Alaska's ocean for a little while because they were catching too many. They did this quickly to make sure there are enough fish left for everyone.

  • 2021-01434 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6860
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reopened directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This decision allows catcher vessels using trawl gear to fully utilize the 2021 season's allocation of Pacific cod. The fishing season will run from January 20, 2021, to June 10, 2021. This temporary rule modification was made to allow the use of remaining Pacific cod quotas and was not open to prior public comment due to the need for a timely response.

    Simple Explanation

    In the Gulf of Alaska, the rules have changed so that special boats can catch more of a fish called Pacific cod this year. This change was made quickly so the fish don't go to waste, but they didn't have time to ask people what they thought about it first.

  • 2025-02693 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9693
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily stopping targeted fishing for Pacific cod by certain trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This closure is necessary to avoid surpassing the Pacific cod catch limits set for the year 2025. The fishing restriction will be in effect from February 12, 2025, to November 1, 2025. This measure is taken based on the latest data and aims to ensure sustainable fishing practices in the area.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge have decided to stop a specific type of fishing for a while in a big ocean area, so the fish population stays healthy. They want to make sure there are still enough fish for next year, so they are being very careful with how many fish they catch now.