IB 25-50: NMFS Reallocates Pacific Cod from Catcher Vessels ≥ to 60 Feet (ft) Length Overall (LOA) Using Pot Gear to Catcher/Processors Using Pot Gear in the BSAI

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating the unused amount of 200 metric tons (mt) of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet (18.3 m) length overall (LOA) using pot gear to catcher/processors using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI), according to Jonathan M. Kurland, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.

The following table summarizes the reallocation in metric tons:

This action is necessary to allow the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific cod in the BSAI to be harvested and is issued pursuant to 50 CFR 679.20(a)(7)(ii)(5) and 50 CFR 679.20(a)(7)(iii)(C). Fishermen are reminded that all actions and closures remain in full force and effect. This reallocation does not rescind or modify closures to directed fishing or actions prohibiting retention of a groundfish species.

This information bulletin only provides notice of a fishery management action. For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this action, you are advised to see the actual text of the action in the Federal Register.