The National Marine Fisheries Service is announcing the standard prices and the fee percentage for cost recovery for the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program for the 2024 fishing year, which runs from May 1 to November 15. The fee percentage is set at 3.00 percent, which is the maximum allowable by law, even though the calculated cost recovery rate was higher. These fees are used to cover management and enforcement costs and must be paid by February 15, 2025. The significant increase in program costs and the decrease in fishery value led to the higher calculated recovery rate.
Simple Explanation
The government says that fishermen in a special part of Alaska need to pay a small fee, like a tiny part of what they earn, to help cover costs for taking care of the fish and areas they catch them from. This fee helps make sure there are enough fish and that the rules are followed.