Regulation & law · 16/12/19981 min read

NMFS Proposes New Requirements for Skipper Ownership in Alaska's Individual Fishing Quota Program

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries in and off of Alaska, requiring skipper owners to hold a minimum of 20% interest in the harvesting vessel.