The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issues an inseason adjustment opening the D fishing season for pollock in Statistical Area 610 (between 159 and 170 degrees W. longitudes) of the Gulf of Alaska for 12 hours effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 23, 1999, until 2400 hrs, A.l.t., September 23, 1999, according to Steven Pennoyer, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.
This adjustment is necessary to manage the D seasonal allowance of the pollock total allowable catch in this area.
After the effective date of this closure, maximum retainable bycatch amounts at 50 CFR 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip.
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.
IB 99-113: NMFS Opens Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the GOA for 12 Hours
September 22, 1999 - 1:10 p.m.
Notice of a fishery management action.
