šProposed Harvest Specifications for Salmon Fishery in Cook Inlet
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Cook Inlet; Proposed 2025 Harvest Specifications for Salmon
Summary
NMFS proposes 2025 harvest specifications for the salmon fishery of the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for salmon during the 2025 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska (Salmon FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the salmon resources in Cook Inlet EEZ Area in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule sets specific harvest limits for salmon in the Cook Inlet EEZ Area, impacting financial planning for commercial fishers and charter businesses. This affects compliance with regulations, operational capacity, and potential revenue based on Total Allowable Catch (TAC) specifications.