NMFS Publishes Standard Ex-Vessel Prices for Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut to calculate the observer fee under the North Pacific Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program. The prices will be used to determine the observer fee liability for landings of groundfish and halibut made in 2015, with invoices sent to processors and registered buyers by January 15, 2016, and fees due by February 15, 2016.