Notices and Rules
Amendment 95 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area
NOAA Fisheries issues regulations to implement Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to modify halibut prohibited species catch management by establishing halibut PSC limits ad reducing halibut PSC limits.
Effective
03/24/2014
Amendment 102 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
NOAA Fisheries publishes regulations to implement Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, and a regulatory amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota Program.
Effective
03/17/2014
Proposed Rule to Revise Pacific Coast Groundfish Regulations Pertaining to Certified Catch Monitors and Certified Observers Required for Vessels in
This action would revise Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery regulations pertaining to certified catch monitors and certified observers required for vessels in the Shorebased Individual Fishery Quota Program, the Mothership Coop Program, the Catcher/Processo
Published
02/19/2014
Amendment 89 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area
NOAA Fisheries issues regulations to implement Amendment 89 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska and revise regulations governing the configuration of modified nonpelagic trawl gear.
Effective
02/18/2014
Amendment 99 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
NOAA Fisheries publishes regulations to implement Amendment 99 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.
Effective
02/06/2014
2013-2014 Alaska Groundfish Harvest Specifications
2013-2014 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
Published
02/05/2014
Pacific Halibut Guideline Harvest Levels in Alaska - Federal Register Rules and Notices
NOAA Fisheries issues final rule to replace guideline harvest levels. Regulations to implement catch sharing plan affect guided sport (charter) and commercial Pacific halibut fisheries in Alaska.
Effective
01/13/2014
NOAA Fisheries Publishes a Final Rule Implementing a Cost Recovery Program for the Trawl Rationalization Program, Effective January 10, 2014
This action implements a cost recovery program for the Pacific coast groundfish trawl rationalization program, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). This action includes regulations that affect all trawl ration
Effective
01/10/2014
Modification of the Coastal Migratory Pelagic and Reef Fish Charter Vessel/Headboat Permit Renewal and Transfer Requirements
Modification to renewal and transfer requirements for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic and Reef Fish Charter Vessel/Headboat Permit.
Effective
08/30/2013
Amendment 8 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan: Management of Atlantic Swordfish
The final rule for Amendment 8 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) implements new and modified commercial vessel permits to retain and sell a limited number of swordfish caught on rod and reel, ha
Published
08/21/2013