North Pacific Fishery Management Council Submits Amendment 31 to Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs for review by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). If approved, the amendment would make changes to the Crab Rationalization Program, including expanding eligibility for C share Quota Share transfers, establishing minimum participation requirements for C share QS holders, and removing the prohibition on leasing C share IFQ.