# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Adjust the North Pacific Observer Program Fee
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-07-10 · Effective 2020-08-10 · 85 FR 41424
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-13775
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 41424
- **Publication date:** 2020-07-10
- **Effective date:** 2020-08-10
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No.: 200622-0166
## Abstract

NMFS issues regulations to adjust the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program) fee. This action is intended to increase funds available to support observer and electronic monitoring systems deployment in the partial coverage category of the Observer Program and increase the likelihood of meeting desired monitoring objectives. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, and other applicable law.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/10/2020-13775/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-adjust-the-north-pacific-observer-program-fee)
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