Publications

Annual Implementation Report (AIR)

Final analysis on revising regulations to standardize the time limit in which trawl catcher/processors (C/Ps) must assign a management program to each haul.

This opinion considers the effects of in-water pile driving of steel piles and mooring dolphins in marine waters, construction vessel traffic, and support operations.

The Approved Establishments document provides guidance on fishery products approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

This Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 report to Congress documents the program’s contributions to Pacific salmon and steelhead restoration over the past 25 years (2000-2024). This report summarizes program-wide accomplishments, highlights the value of restoration work to the economies of local communities. The PCSRF program is vital to supporting state- and tribal-led restoration efforts and in fostering associated local partnerships to advance salmon recovery.

The Small Entity Compliance Guide (select "View Document" below) contains a summary of regulations and frequently asked questions pertaining to the federal management of salmon in the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Please note that the Small Entity Compliance guide is not a complete list of limitations and prohibitions for this fishery. See the "More Information" section for additional details. Prior to 2024, salmon fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ was managed by the State of Alaska. Please go to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website (https://www.adfg.alaska.gov) for information regarding fishing in waters managed by the State of Alaska.

The Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division’s North Pacific Observer Program collects, maintains, and distributes data for scientific, management, and regulatory compliance purposes in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands.

This opinion considers the effects of removing two existing dolphins, in-water pile driving of steel piles (vibratory, impact, and down-the-hole), construction vessel traffic, and support operations.

This opinion considers the effects of removing piles, in-water pile driving of steel piles, hydraulic hammering and shoal removal in marine waters, construction vessel traffic, and support operations.

This chart outlines the Gulf of America's Marine Recreational Information Program Partnership's projected timeline for projects to support the effective use of Gulf state recreational fishing data in federal stock assessments and fisheries management.