International trade · 06/07/2010

NMFS Proposes Regulations for Limited Access Charter Vessels in Alaska's Pacific Halibut Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing new regulations to improve the limited access program for charter vessels in Alaska's Pacific halibut fishery, aiming to align angler endorsements with the number of anglers on each vessel that previously qualified for a charter halibut permit, in order to meet the management goals of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.