[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page ] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-15544] [Federal Register: June 28, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 672 [Docket No. 931199-4042; I.D. 062294A] Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Closure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS is closing the directed fishery for pollock in Statistical Area 63 (between 147 deg. and 154 deg. W. long.) in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the second quarterly allowance of the total allowable catch (TAC) for pollock in this area. EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), June 22, 1994, until 12 noon, A.l.t., July 1, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Sloan, 907-586-7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The groundfish fishery in the GOA exclusive economic zone is managed by the Secretary of Commerce according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the GOA (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council under authority of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Fishing by U.S. vessels is governed by regulations implementing the FMP at 50 CFR parts 620 and 672. The second quarterly allowance of pollock TAC in Statistical Area 63 is 12,505 metric tons (mt), as established by the 1994 final specifications (59 FR 7647, February 16, 1994) and modified in accordance with Sec. 672.20(a)(2)(iv). The Director, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Director), has determined, in accordance with Sec. 672.20(c)(2)(ii), that the 1994 second quarterly allowance of pollock TAC in Statistical Area 63 soon will be reached. The Regional Director established a directed fishing allowance of 11,800 mt, and has set aside the remaining 705 mt as bycatch to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries. The Regional Director has determined that the directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 63 is prohibited, effective from 12 noon, A.l.t., June 22, 1994, until 12 noon, A.l.t., July 1, 1994. Directed fishing standards for applicable gear types may be found in the regulations at Sec. 672.20(g). Classification This action is taken under 50 CFR 672.20 and is exempt from OMB review under E.O. 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: June 22, 1994. David S. Crestin, Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 94-15544 Filed 6-22-94; 4:29 pm] BILLING CODE 3510-22-F