NMFS publishes standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut for the calculation of the observer fee under the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program). This notice is intended to provide information to vessel owners, processors, registered buyers, and other Observer Program participants about the standard ex-vessel prices that will be used to calculate the Observer Program fee associated with landings of groundfish and halibut made in 2026. NMFS will send invoices to processors and registered buyers subject to the fee by January 15, 2027. Fees are due to NMFS on or before February 15, 2027.
This is a notice published in the Federal Register by Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Notices communicate information, guidance, or policy interpretations but may not create new binding obligations.
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Notification of standard ex-vessel prices.
This document has been effective since January 1, 2026.
| Document Number | 2025-24012 |
| FR Citation | 90 FR 61117 |
| Type | Notice |
| Published | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Effective Date | Jan 1, 2026 |
| RIN | - |
| Docket ID | RTID 0648-XF381 |
| Pages | 61117–61125 (9 pages) |
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