Jan 23, Senator Sullivan announced the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s (IPHC) decision to defer review of a Seattle-based trade association’s proposed regulation that would change Alaska’s unguided recreational halibut limit from two fish to one fish.
The IPHC does not have jurisdiction over this matter and has deferred review to the North Pacific Management Council. Sullivan stated: “This decision reaffirms that the IPHC does not have the authority to make this change, which I agree with.”
The Seattle-based trade association, which was not identified in the press release, failed in its first attempt to force regulations on Alaska’s fishing community. The motivation behind the association’s attempt is not known, but the attempt raises red flags. The association’s regulatory proposal will now go to the North Pacific Management Council for review.
We need to learn real quick and well. Democrats want to tax us and restrict us. This isn’t commercial this on everyday joes. I’d really be curious to know how many recreational halibut are caught yearly.
Seattle based anything trying to change Alaska should get the middle finger, Alaska Airlines needs to change their name to Seattle Airlines
The motivation is not known? Puhleeze.
IHPC thinks/wants to own every halibut so you have to buy from them.