NMFS Implements Permitting System for Pacific Halibut Fisheries in Area 2A

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has finalized a rule to establish a permitting system for the Pacific halibut commercial and recreational charter fisheries in International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Area 2A, which includes Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the allocations and coastwide season dates set by the IPHC.