NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Exclusive EconomicZone off Alaska: Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
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Summary
This federal rule manages the commercial fishing of pollock (a common food fish) in a specific area of the Gulf of Alaska to prevent overfishing and maintain healthy fish populations. The regulation sets limits on how much pollock can be caught and establishes rules for fishing vessels operating in this region.
Key Points
- 1Sets a catch limit for pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska to protect the fish population from being overfished
- 2Affects commercial fishing companies and vessels that operate in this part of Alaska's exclusive economic zone (waters controlled by the U.S.)
- 3Establishes rules and monitoring requirements to ensure fishing activities follow federal guidelines
- 4Helps maintain pollock as a sustainable food source for consumers and protects the marine ecosystem
- 5Enforced by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the federal agency responsible for ocean and fisheries management
Impact Assessment
If you are a commercial fishing vessel operator in the Gulf of Alaska, this means you must comply with new catch limits for pollock in Statistical Area 630, which may reduce your fishing quota and require operational adjustments.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
Regional
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesImporters/ExportersConsumersWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
April 24, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 679
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (NOAA-NMFS-2024-0124)
NOAAAgriculture
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
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska: Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 50 Feet Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska: Inseason Adjustment to the 2026 Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska: Demersal Shelf Rockfish in the Western, Central, and West Yakutat Regulatory Areas of the Gulf of Alaska
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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