NMFS Proposes Regulations for Southeast Alaska Purse Seine Salmon Fishery Capacity Reduction Program

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulations to implement a fishing capacity reduction program and an industry fee system to repay a $23.5 million loan for the Southeast Alaska Purse Seine Salmon Fishery, with the goal of permanently reducing fishing capacity at the lowest cost and establishing a fee system based on future landings of the Reduction Fishery.