NMFS Proposes Regulations to Modify Individual Fishing Quota Program for Alaska's Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Fisheries

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for the fixed-gear commercial Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries, aiming to improve efficiency and flexibility for fishermen, particularly those using catcher/processor vessels.