CFEC Public Meeting Minutes - 09/02/2026

The document records the September 2 2026 meeting of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) during which the commission reviewed and voted on the proposed 2027 permit fee schedule for a variety of commercial fisheries. The discussion covered fee adjustments for halibut, sablefish, salmon drift‑net, herring, king & tanner crab, and several new or inactive permit types. The commission approved specific fee amounts (e.g., $75 for certain Kodiak trawl permits, $1,575 for C61C and C91C sablefish permits) and contingent fee reductions tied to potential fishery closures. Revenue projections indicate total estimated 2027 revenue of about $5.5 million, with a net decrease of roughly $168 k compared with 2026. No procurement or contract award is being solicited; the minutes simply document regulatory fee decisions. • 2027 fee schedule for multiple commercial fisheries approved by vote. • Specific fee amounts set (e.g., $75 for new permit types, $1,575 for certain sablefish permits). • Contingent $300 fee reduction for king/tanner crab permits if fishery closed. • Fee waivers for Norton Sound herring permits for 2026. • Estimated total state revenue from fees: $5.5 million (base‑fee $4.57 M plus non‑resident and vessel license fees). • No solicitation for external vendors; the document is informational for stakeholders.