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The rule revises the Atka mackerel, Pacific cod, and pollock fisheries in the Aleutian Islands subarea to ensure that the Alaska groundfish fisheries are not likely to cause jeopardy of extinction or adverse modification or destruction of designated critical habitat for the endangered western distinct population segment of Steller sea lions. This action is also intended to minimize the economic impact of fishery management measures. Fishery closures, season dates, and harvest restrictions are revised with this action. The rule also includes a 3 nautical mile closure to groundfish fishing around Kanaga Island/Ship Rock rookery.