FMA Policies and Regulations

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Observer Program Policies

Observer Program Drug Policy  (01/09/2003)

Observer Program Alcohol Policy (01/09/2003)

Observer Program Training & Briefing Requirements (03/01/2005)

Alaska Region Fisheries Regulations

Alaska Region Federal Fishing Regulations Web Page

Observer Program Regulations

679.50 Groundfish Observer Program (03/03/2005)

Proposed Rules

At the present time, the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council is working on the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Rationalization (this link connects to a non-government website) which could have an impact on the structure of the Observer Program.