Alaska fishing permits now define who can hold a charter halibut permit
What happened
US regulators fixed a rule about recreational halibut fishing permits in Alaska. The original rule forgot to define who can hold a "Charter halibut permit holder" permit. This correction adds that missing definition.
Why it matters
This is a small, technical fix. It clarifies who is eligible to hold a specific type of fishing permit. Without this definition, the fee collection program for these permits would have been difficult to enforce or challenge.
The signal
Watch for any legal challenges or enforcement actions related to the fee collection program that might arise from this clarified definition.