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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Halibut Recreational Quota Entity Program Fee Collection
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 7, 2025. It took effect on January 1, 2026.
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What the agency says
This final rule authorizes fee collection for the Recreational Quota Entity (RQE) Program. A charter halibut stamp (stamp) is required under this final rule for every charter vessel angler, 18 years of age or older, for each charter vessel fishing trip in a given calendar day, or each calendar day during a charter vessel fishing trip that spans multiple days, who intends to catch and retain halibut on a charter vessel in International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) regulatory areas 2C in Southeast Alaska and 3A in South Central Alaska. Persons who hold charter halibut permits (CHPs) must purchase electronic stamps from NMFS. Charter vessel guides are required to validate a stamp for each adult charter vessel angler intending to catch and retain halibut on a charter vessel fishing trip. This final rule is necessary to promote stability and economic viability in the charter halibut fishery and is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982 (Halibut Act), and other applicable laws.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2025-12558
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Published
- July 7, 2025
- Takes effect
- January 1, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective on January 1, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 250630-0116
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0648-BN18
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 679
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Alaska; Antarctica; Canada; Exports; Fisheries; Fishing; Imports; Indians; Labeling; Marine resources; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Russian Federation; Transportation; Treaties; Wildlife
- Pages
- 19
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