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National Observer Program

The National Observer Program nationally coordinates up to 18 observer programs in five regions. The NOP works with regional observer programs to develop national policies to enhance data quality while maintaining consistency in key areas.
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Draft 2018 Annual Deployment Plan for Observers in the Groundfish and Halibut Fisheries off Alaska

This draft 2018 Annual Deployment Plan documents how NOAA Fisheries intends to assign fishery observers and electronic monitoring to vessels fishing in the North Pacific during the calendar year 2018. 
September 12, 2017 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Amendment 114 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

Amendment 114 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the BSAI and Amendment 104 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the GOA and this final rule integrate electronic monitoring into the North Pacific Observer Program. This final…
Final Rule,
Alaska
Effective
01/01/2026

Amendment 104 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area

Regulations to implement Amendment 114 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area and Amendment 104 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. Amendments 114/104 and…
Final Rule,
Alaska
Effective
01/01/2026

North Pacific Observer Program 2016 Annual Report

This Annual Report provides information, analysis, and recommendations based on the deployment of observers by the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program) during 2016.
May 04, 2017 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Final Regulatory Impact Review for a Regulatory Amendment for Observer Coverage Requirements on BSAI Trawl Catcher Vessels

This review analyzes proposed measures that would require or allow trawl catcher vessels in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands to move from the partial observer to the full coverage category of the North Pacific Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program.
July 06, 2016 - Analyses (non-NEPA) ,
Alaska

Amendment 112 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

NOAA Fisheries issues this final rule to implement Amendments 102/112 to revise regulations and modify the criteria for NOAA Fisheries to place certain small catcher/processors in the partial observer coverage category under the North Pacific Groundfish…
Final Rule,
Alaska
Effective
01/01/2026

Amendment 102 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area

NOAA Fisheries issues this final rule to implement Amendments 102/112 to revise regulations and modify the criteria for NOAA Fisheries to place certain small catcher/processors in the partial observer coverage category under the North Pacific Groundfish…
Final Rule,
Alaska
Effective
01/01/2026

Regulatory Impact Review for Amendment 112 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI, and Amendment 102 to the FMP for Groundfish of the GOA, Placing Certain Small Catcher/Processors in Partial Observer Coverage

An action for placing certain small catcher/processors in partial observer coverage.
February 10, 2016 - Analyses (non-NEPA) ,
Alaska

What Is A North Pacific Observer Brochure

Fisheries observers are biologists who work independently to collect a wide range of information onboard commercial fishing vessels and at shoreside processing plants receiving fish from Alaskan waters. Observer information is used to manage commercial fisheries in the North Pacific.
November 26, 2015 - Other Reports ,
Alaska