Subsistence Halibut Program - Small Entity Compliance Guide
December 21, 2015
Subsistence Halibut is halibut caught by a rural resident or a member of an Alaska Native tribe for direct personal or family consumption as food, sharing for personal or family consumption as food, or customary trade.
In October 2000, the the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council adopted a subsistence halibut program that recognizes the Alaska subsistence halibut fishery. Regulations that carry out this program have been in effect since May 15, 2003. Amendments to the subsistence program were made through changes to the initial regulations in May 2005 and October 2008. Subsistence Halibut means halibut caught by a rural resident or a member of an Alaska Native tribe for direct personal or family consumption as food, sharing for personal or family consumption as food, or customary trade.
A list of frequently asked questions is available to assist you in understanding the subsistence halibut regulations. For specific regulatory requirements, see 50 CFR Sections 300.2, 300.4, and Subpart E, including annual management measures published in the Federal Register pursuant to 50 CFR 300.62.