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Information Bulletin 99-130
Sustainable Fisheries Division
907-586-7228
October 12, 1999
4:15 p.m.

NMFS Prohibits Retention of Other Rockfishin the Central GOA

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting retention of other rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area (Statistical Areas 620 and 630, between 147 degrees and 159 degrees W. longitudes) of the Gulf of Alaska, effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time, October 14, 1999, according to Steven Pennoyer, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.

This action is necessary because the amount of the 1999 total allowable catch of other rockfish in this area has been achieved and is issued pursuant to 50 CFR 679.20(d)(2).

NMFS is requiring that catches of other rockfish in this area be treated in the manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury.

This information bulletin provides notice that a regulatory change has occurred. Do not rely upon it to guide you in complying with the new regulatory change.

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