This opinion considers the effects of demolition of existing structures and piles, in-water pile driving of steel piles (vibratory and impact), excavation and the placement of fill in marine waters, construction vessel traffic, and support operations.
The Final EIS provides an evaluation of the environmental, social, and economic effects of alternative harvest strategies for the groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
Annual and updated reports on salmon incidental catch in the Alaska groundfish fisheries. Includes information on salmon bycatch reduction measures and sources for the genetic composition of salmon caught in these fisheries.
This Small Entity Compliance Guide (Select ‘View Document’ below) contains a summary of regulations and frequently asked questions pertaining to vessels operating in the Federal BSAI Pacific cod less than 60 ft (18.3 m) length overall hook-and-line and pot catcher vessel (CV) and jig gear sectors.
This document outlines the Marine Recreational Information Program partnership's plan to transition to administering the improved Fishing Effort Survey beginning in 2026.
This report presents findings from a year-long NOAA Fisheries study conducted throughout 2024 that tested an experimental design for the Fishing Effort Survey to assess impacts on fishing activity, or effort, estimates.