🎣2025 Pacific Halibut Fisheries Management Measures Regulations
Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan; 2025 Annual Management Measures
Summary
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, on behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), publishes as regulations the 2025 annual management measures governing the Pacific halibut fishery that have been recommended by the IPHC and accepted by the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Commerce. These measures are intended to enhance the conservation of Pacific halibut and further the goals and objectives of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines regulatory measures for the Pacific halibut fishery, which will impact commercial fishers regarding catch limits, fishing seasons, and compliance requirements. These regulations directly affect business operations, financial planning, and market participation for fishery stakeholders.