281st Plenary Session, North Pacific Fishery Management Council

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) will hold its 281st Plenary Session at the Egan Center in Anchorage, Alaska, from December 4–9, 2026. Associated meetings for the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) are scheduled for November 30 through December 3, and the Advisory Panel (AP) will meet from December 2–5. The agenda covers a wide range of fishery management topics, including final action items and initial reviews. Key agenda items include the adoption of 2027 harvest specifications for BSAI and GOA groundfish, as well as specifications for BSAI crab (NSRKC). The Council will also take final action on 2027 Charter Halibut Annual Management Measures and conduct initial reviews for the Amendment 80 Replacement Vessel and Omnibus FMP Recordkeeping and Reporting. Additional sessions include reports from various agencies such as NMFS, NOAA, ADF&G, USCG, and the U.S. State Department. The Council will also discuss the PSC Disposition Discussion Paper and policy modernization for the Groundfish FMP. The schedule includes an Executive Session on December 6 and concludes with staff tasking on December 9.