Violations reported at Canadian border

NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, in a report to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, relates the following:

In June, enforcement officers conducted multiple vessel patrols along the Canadian border in Southeast Alaska. The patrols concentrated on foreign and domestic recreational and commercial fishing vessels adjacent to and within disputed zones. Twenty vessels were boarded throughout the week, and 10 violations were discovered. Multiple violations were found on foreign and domestic vessels, including illegal harvest in U.S. waters.

Halibut discards case settles for $39,600

NOAA's Office of General Counsel reports the following case resolution:

• F/V Intrepid — Owner F/V Intrepid LLC and operator Alexey P. Fefelov were charged jointly and severally under the Northern Pacific Halibut Act with failing to return halibut discards to the sea with a minimum of injury. A $49,500 NOVA (notice of violation and assessment) was issued, and the case settled for $39,600.