Federal Register #2026-09669

Temporary Closure of Pacific Cod Fishing for Catcher/Processors in Western Gulf of Alaska

This notice announces a temporary regulatory action by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) affecting Pacific cod fishing in the Western Gulf of Alaska: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Action Details: - Temporary prohibition on directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line (HAL) gear - Applies to the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska - Implemented to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) for Pacific cod - Directed fishing allowance set at 701 metric tons, with an additional 10 metric tons reserved for incidental catch - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory closure, not a procurement - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured - Unique Requirements: - Action is based on sustainable fishery management and regulatory compliance - Effective for a defined period to ensure resource sustainability

Description

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line (HAL) gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to catcher/processors using HAL gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA. The closure is effective from May 12, 2026, through September 1, 2026. This regulation is issued by the Department of Commerce and NOAA to manage Pacific cod fishing in the specified area and time period.

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