Federal Register #2026-06514

Temporary Closure of Directed Pollock Fishing in Gulf of Alaska (Statistical Area 620) by NOAA/NMFS

This notice announces a temporary regulatory action by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA, affecting pollock fishing in the Gulf of Alaska: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Action Details: - Temporary prohibition on directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620, Gulf of Alaska - Purpose: Prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) for pollock - Directed fishing allowance set at 46,310 metric tons - 200 metric tons reserved for incidental catch to support other groundfish fisheries - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - Adherence to federal fisheries management regulations - Applies to all vessels operating in Statistical Area 620 during the closure period - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved, as this is a regulatory closure, not a purchasing action.

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) for this area. This temporary rule is effective from April 1, 2026, through September 1, 2026. The action is necessary to manage the pollock fishery sustainably and avoid overfishing in the specified area.

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