#C1-2026-04753Alaska Açık Ekonomik Bölgesi'ndeki Balıkçılık; Alaska Körfezi; 2026 ve 2027 Yassı Balık Hasat Spesifikasyonları
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NOAA is setting the 2026 and 2027 catch limits for groundfish species in Alaska's Gulf of Alaska. These harvest specifications determine how much cod, pollock, flatfish, and other groundfish can be commercially caught over the next two years. This affects commercial fishing operations, processors, and fishing communities in Alaska. These quotas directly determine the economic viability of Alaska's groundfish fleet and influence seafood prices and availability.
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Obligations
What this law requires
Commercial fishing operations must not exceed the specified 2026 and 2027 catch limits for groundfish species (cod, pollock, flatfish, and other groundfish) in the Gulf of Alaska Exclusive Economic Zone
Fishing vessels must comply with harvest specifications for individual groundfish species as established by NOAA for 2026 and 2027 fishing seasons
Fish processors must track and report the quantity of groundfish species processed against the established harvest quotas for 2026 and 2027
Fishing operations must monitor their cumulative catch against the 2026 and 2027 harvest limits to avoid exceeding allocated quotas
Fishing vessels and operators must cease harvest activities for specific groundfish species once the 2026 or 2027 harvest limits are reached or projected to be reached