Fisheries Management - Information Bulletins
Information Bulletin 00-40 Sustainable Fisheries Division 907-586-7228 |
March 27, 2000 11:00 a.m. |
NMFS Opening Several Species for Non-Exempt AFA Catcher Vesselsin the Central GOA The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is opening the directed fishery for flathead sole, shallow water flatfish, arrowtooth flounder, and deep water flatfish by catcher vessels that are non-exempt under the American Fisheries Act (AFA) in Central Regulatory area of the Gulf of Alaska. This opening is effective at 12 noon, Alaska local time, March 28, 2000, according to Steven Pennoyer, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS. |