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Department of Fish and Game - Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission

Mission

To control entry into Alaska's commercial fisheries to promote conservation of Alaska's fishery resources and economic health of commercial fishing.

Core Services

  • Process annual permit and vessel license renewals and emergency and permanent transfers of limited entry permits in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Manage public databases, analyze commercial fisheries data, and publish findings, including the monthly permit value and annual commercial fishing earnings reports.
  • Process annual permit and vessel license renewals and emergency and permanent transfers of limited entry permits in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Manage public databases, analyze commercial fisheries data, and publish findings, including the monthly permit value and annual commercial fishing earnings reports.
  • Develop, manage, and regulate Alaska"s commercial fisheries limited access program, while ensuring all Commission decisions and agency activities are consistent with the Limited Entry Act and the Alaska Constitution.
Arrow GraphicMission Results Core Services
A: Expansion of online renewal services. Details >
  • TARGET #1: To sustain growth in online renewal revenue.
A1: Process annual permit and vessel license renewals and emergency and permanent transfers of limited entry permits in a timely and accurate manner. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Process 90% of all vessel license and permit renewals within three days.
  • TARGET #2: Process 90% of all emergency transfer requests within five days.
  • TARGET #3: Process 90% of all permanent transfer requests within five days.
  • TARGET #4: Evaluate the number of transfers processed during the calendar year by type.
A2: Manage public databases, analyze commercial fisheries data, and publish findings, including the monthly permit value and annual commercial fishing earnings reports. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Issue all 12 monthly permit value reports each year, within the first seven days of the following month.
  • TARGET #2: Continue to develop and expand the production of research publications on commercial fishing/fisheries in Alaska.
Arrow GraphicMission Results Core Services
B: Expansion of online renewal services. Details >
  • TARGET #1: To sustain growth in online renewal revenue.
B1: Process annual permit and vessel license renewals and emergency and permanent transfers of limited entry permits in a timely and accurate manner. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Process 90% of all vessel license and permit renewals within three days.
  • TARGET #2: Process 90% of all emergency transfer requests within five days.
  • TARGET #3: Process 90% of all permanent transfer requests within five days.
  • TARGET #4: Evaluate the number of transfers processed during the calendar year by type.
B2: Manage public databases, analyze commercial fisheries data, and publish findings, including the monthly permit value and annual commercial fishing earnings reports. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Issue all 12 monthly permit value reports each year, within the first seven days of the following month.
  • TARGET #2: Continue to develop and expand the production of research publications on commercial fishing/fisheries in Alaska.
Arrow GraphicMission Results Core Services
C: Sound limitation decisions on which the fishing industry and the public can rely. Details >
  • TARGET #1: To complete the limitation of all 68 limited fisheries.
C1: Develop, manage, and regulate Alaska"s commercial fisheries limited access program, while ensuring all Commission decisions and agency activities are consistent with the Limited Entry Act and the Alaska Constitution. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Understand the distribution of decisions made by Adjudications by type over time.
  • TARGET #2: Understand the distribution of decisions made by Adjudications by type over time.

Performance Detail


A: Result -Expansion of online renewal services.
    Target #1: To sustain growth in online renewal revenue.

Methodology: CFEC revenue reports.
CFEC Annual Gross Revenue ($ in thousands)
Year
Gross Revenue
Online Revenue
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
YTD Total
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
2024
1931
-71.92%
5181
+6.52%
0
0%
0
0%
7112
-39.43%
0
0%
0
0%
2023
6877
-3.93%
4864
-1.74%
0
0%
0
0%
11741
-3.03%
0
0%
0
0%
2022
7158
+12.55%
4950
+7.80%
0
0%
0
0%
12108
+10.56%
0
0%
0
0%
2021
6360
-17.25%
4592
-9.48%
0
0%
0
0%
10952
-14.16%
0
0%
0
0%
2020
7686
+1.67%
5073
+15.01%
0
0%
0
0%
12759
+6.58%
0
0%
0
0%
2019
7560
+7.75%
4411
+112.07%
0
0%
0
0%
11971
+31.61%
0
0%
0
0%
2018
7016
-5.01%
2080
+69.24%
0
0%
0
0%
9096
+5.58%
0
0%
0
0%
2017
7386
-8.19%
1229
-0.32%
0
0%
0
0%
8615
-7.15%
0
0%
0
0%
2016
8045
-2.58%
1233
+23.67%
0
0%
0
0%
9278
+0.25%
0
0%
0
0%
2015
8258
+0.95%
997
+20.70%
0
0%
0
0%
9255
+2.76%
0
0%
0
0%
Analysis of results and challenges: Data provided by CFEC"s Data Processing Section.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

A1: Core Service - Process annual permit and vessel license renewals and emergency and permanent transfers of limited entry permits in a timely and accurate manner.
    Target #1: Process 90% of all vessel license and permit renewals within three days.

Methodology: CFEC Report B1432P-M1.
Vessel License/Permit Renewals (processed within 3 days)
Year
% Within 3 days
2024
96%
2023
95%
2022
94%
2021
95%
2020
94.17%
2019
93.37%
2018
94.69%
2017
93.20%
2016
95.61%
2015
96.37%
2014
93.82%
2013
97.45%
Analysis of results and challenges: The licensing section staff members are dedicated to ensuring fishermen are able to get their gear in the water without delay. The licensing section continues to operate above its target production and has done so for over 10 years. Licensing staff members make every effort to meet its target percentage; however, staffing changes and the fluctuating stability of fisheries can have a heavy influence on the outcome of the yearly productivity percentages.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #2: Process 90% of all emergency transfer requests within five days.

Methodology: Report B1432P-M2.
Emergency Transfers (processed within 5 days)
Year
% Within 5 days
2024
57%
2023
69%
2022
75%
2021
80%
2020
88.05%
2019
95.04%
2018
95.76%
2017
90.30%
2016
82.99%
2015
74.14%
2014
81.81%
2013
91.65%
2012
95.61%
Analysis of results and challenges: The licensing transfer staff members are dedicated to ensuring timely processing of emergency transfers so that fishermen are able to get their gear in the water without delay. The graph above shows the percentage of transfers processed within 5 days. Licensing transfer staff members make every effort to meet our target percentage; however, staffing changes and the fluctuating stability of fisheries can have a heavy influence on the outcome of the yearly productivity percentages.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #3: Process 90% of all permanent transfer requests within five days.

Methodology: Report B1432P-M3.
Permanent Transfer Requests (processed within 5 days)
Year
% Within 5 days
2024
58%
2023
77%
2022
70%
2021
83%
2020
83.45%
2019
92.62%
2018
94.29%
2017
90.50%
2016
95.72%
2015
91.79%
2014
91.82%
2013
93.50%
2012
96.43%
Analysis of results and challenges: The licensing transfer staff members are dedicated to ensuring timely processing of permanent transfers so that fishermen are able to get their gear in the water without delay. The graph above shows the percentage of transfers processed within 5 days. Licensing transfer staff members make every effort to meet the target percentage; however, staffing changes and the fluctuating stability of fisheries can have a heavy influence on the outcome of the yearly productivity percentages.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #4: Evaluate the number of transfers processed during the calendar year by type.

Methodology: Report B1420P.
Transfers Processed by Licensing
Year
Emergency Transfers
Permanent Transfers
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
YTD Total
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
2025
598
-11.01%
576
+11.41%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2024
672
-10.40%
517
-12.07%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2023
750
-4.09%
588
-33.86%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2022
782
-12.13%
889
-2.95%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2021
890
-7.39%
916
+15.80%
0
0%
0
0%
0
-100.00%
0
0%
0
0%
2020
961
+7.74%
791
-12.31%
0
0%
0
0%
1752
-2.34%
0
0%
0
0%
2019
892
-0.89%
902
-0.99%
0
0%
0
0%
1794
-0.94%
0
0%
0
0%
2018
900
+3.45%
911
-2.36%
0
0%
0
0%
1811
+0.44%
0
0%
0
0%
2017
870
+6.75%
933
+3.90%
0
0%
0
0%
1803
+5.25%
0
0%
0
0%
2016
815
+2.90%
898
+8.32%
0
0%
0
0%
1713
+5.68%
0
0%
0
0%
2015
792
-4.58%
829
-28.35%
0
0%
0
0%
1621
-18.42%
0
0%
0
0%
2014
830
-4.49%
1157
-1.03%
0
0%
0
0%
1987
-2.50%
0
0%
0
0%
2013
869
1169
0
0
2038
0
0

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025


A2: Core Service - Manage public databases, analyze commercial fisheries data, and publish findings, including the monthly permit value and annual commercial fishing earnings reports.
    Target #1: Issue all 12 monthly permit value reports each year, within the first seven days of the following month.

Methodology: Graph shows the percentage of monthly permit value reports that have been completed in the targeted time frame (first seven days of each month).

The relatively low percentage rate for 2009 is because some data were accidentally omitted from the analysis for four months in a row (December 08 - Mar 2009) before it was discovered and rectified. The monthly reports were corrected after the fact, and so came out late (not within seven days).
Timeliness of Permit Value Reports
Year
Within seven days
% Completed
2024
12
100%
2023
12
100%
2022
12
100%
2021
12
100%
2020
12
100%
2019
12
100%
2018
12
100%
2017
12
100%
2016
12
100%
2015
12
100%
2014
11
91.7%
Analysis of results and challenges: Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED) uses the Commission"s monthly permit value reports to help determine collateral values and allowable loan amounts under the state"s revolving commercial fishing loan program. Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank, permit brokers, and fishermen also rely on monthly updates of the value of fishing permits. Meeting the seven day target will ensure that the data are timely for users.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #2: Continue to develop and expand the production of research publications on commercial fishing/fisheries in Alaska.

Methodology: Count of research publications produced by CFEC.
Research Publications Produced Per Year
Year
Reports Published
2025
8
2024
6
2023
6
2022
5
2021
3
2020
3
2019
8
2018
7
2017
6
2016
6
2015
5
2014
6
Analysis of results and challenges: CFEC experienced a decline in publications in 2020. This was a direct result of new placement in the research section.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025


B: Result -Expansion of online renewal services.
    Target #1: To sustain growth in online renewal revenue.

Methodology: CFEC revenue reports.
CFEC Annual Gross Revenue ($ in thousands)
Year
Gross Revenue
Online Revenue
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
YTD Total
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
2024
1931
-71.92%
5181
+6.52%
0
0%
0
0%
7112
-39.43%
0
0%
0
0%
2023
6877
-3.93%
4864
-1.74%
0
0%
0
0%
11741
-3.03%
0
0%
0
0%
2022
7158
+12.55%
4950
+7.80%
0
0%
0
0%
12108
+10.56%
0
0%
0
0%
2021
6360
-17.25%
4592
-9.48%
0
0%
0
0%
10952
-14.16%
0
0%
0
0%
2020
7686
+1.67%
5073
+15.01%
0
0%
0
0%
12759
+6.58%
0
0%
0
0%
2019
7560
+7.75%
4411
+112.07%
0
0%
0
0%
11971
+31.61%
0
0%
0
0%
2018
7016
-5.01%
2080
+69.24%
0
0%
0
0%
9096
+5.58%
0
0%
0
0%
2017
7386
-8.19%
1229
-0.32%
0
0%
0
0%
8615
-7.15%
0
0%
0
0%
2016
8045
-2.58%
1233
+23.67%
0
0%
0
0%
9278
+0.25%
0
0%
0
0%
2015
8258
+0.95%
997
+20.70%
0
0%
0
0%
9255
+2.76%
0
0%
0
0%
Analysis of results and challenges: Data provided by CFEC"s Data Processing Section.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

B1: Core Service - Process annual permit and vessel license renewals and emergency and permanent transfers of limited entry permits in a timely and accurate manner.
    Target #1: Process 90% of all vessel license and permit renewals within three days.

Methodology: CFEC Report B1432P-M1.
Vessel License/Permit Renewals (processed within 3 days)
Year
% Within 3 days
2025
96%
2024
95%
2023
95%
2022
94%
2021
95%
2020
94.17%
2019
93.37%
2018
94.69%
2017
93.20%
2016
95.61%
2015
96.37%
2014
93.82%
2013
97.45%
Analysis of results and challenges: The licensing section staff members are dedicated to ensuring fishermen are able to get their gear in the water without delay. The licensing section continues to operate above its target production and has done so for over 10 years. Licensing staff members make every effort to meet its target percentage; however, staffing changes and the fluctuating stability of fisheries can have a heavy influence on the outcome of the yearly productivity percentages.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #2: Process 90% of all emergency transfer requests within five days.

Methodology: Report B1432P-M2.
Emergency Transfers (processed within 5 days)
Year
% Within 5 days
2024
71%
2023
69%
2022
75%
2021
80%
2020
88.05%
2019
95.04%
2018
95.76%
2017
90.30%
2016
82.99%
2015
74.14%
2014
81.81%
2013
91.65%
2012
95.61%
Analysis of results and challenges: The licensing transfer staff members are dedicated to ensuring timely processing of emergency transfers so that fishermen are able to get their gear in the water without delay. The graph above shows the percentage of transfers processed within 5 days. Licensing transfer staff members make every effort to meet our target percentage; however, staffing changes and the fluctuating stability of fisheries can have a heavy influence on the outcome of the yearly productivity percentages.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #3: Process 90% of all permanent transfer requests within five days.

Methodology: Report B1432P-M3.
Permanent Transfer Requests (processed within 5 days)
Year
% Within 5 days
2024
73%
2023
77%
2022
70%
2021
83%
2020
83.45%
2019
92.62%
2018
94.29%
2017
90.50%
2016
95.72%
2015
91.79%
2014
91.82%
2013
93.50%
2012
96.43%
Analysis of results and challenges: The licensing transfer staff members are dedicated to ensuring timely processing of permanent transfers so that fishermen are able to get their gear in the water without delay. The graph above shows the percentage of transfers processed within 5 days. Licensing transfer staff members make every effort to meet the target percentage; however, staffing changes and the fluctuating stability of fisheries can have a heavy influence on the outcome of the yearly productivity percentages.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #4: Evaluate the number of transfers processed during the calendar year by type.

Methodology: Report B1420P.
Transfers Processed by Licensing
Year
Emergency Transfers
Permanent Transfers
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
YTD Total
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
2024
672
-10.40%
517
-12.07%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2023
750
-4.09%
588
-33.86%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2022
782
-12.13%
889
-2.95%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2021
890
-7.39%
916
+15.80%
0
0%
0
0%
0
-100.00%
0
0%
0
0%
2020
961
+7.74%
791
-12.31%
0
0%
0
0%
1752
-2.34%
0
0%
0
0%
2019
892
-0.89%
902
-0.99%
0
0%
0
0%
1794
-0.94%
0
0%
0
0%
2018
900
+3.45%
911
-2.36%
0
0%
0
0%
1811
+0.44%
0
0%
0
0%
2017
870
+6.75%
933
+3.90%
0
0%
0
0%
1803
+5.25%
0
0%
0
0%
2016
815
+2.90%
898
+8.32%
0
0%
0
0%
1713
+5.68%
0
0%
0
0%
2015
792
-4.58%
829
-28.35%
0
0%
0
0%
1621
-18.42%
0
0%
0
0%
2014
830
-4.49%
1157
-1.03%
0
0%
0
0%
1987
-2.50%
0
0%
0
0%
2013
869
1169
0
0
2038
0
0

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025


B2: Core Service - Manage public databases, analyze commercial fisheries data, and publish findings, including the monthly permit value and annual commercial fishing earnings reports.
    Target #1: Issue all 12 monthly permit value reports each year, within the first seven days of the following month.

Methodology: Graph shows the percentage of monthly permit value reports that have been completed in the targeted time frame (first seven days of each month).

The relatively low percentage rate for 2009 is because some data were accidentally omitted from the analysis for four months in a row (December 08 - Mar 2009) before it was discovered and rectified. The monthly reports were corrected after the fact, and so came out late (not within seven days).
Timeliness of Permit Value Reports
Year
Within seven days
% Completed
2024
12
100%
2023
12
100%
2022
12
100%
2021
12
100%
2020
12
100%
2019
12
100%
2018
12
100%
2017
12
100%
2016
12
100%
2015
12
100%
2014
11
91.7%
Analysis of results and challenges: Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED) uses the Commission"s monthly permit value reports to help determine collateral values and allowable loan amounts under the state"s revolving commercial fishing loan program. Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank, permit brokers, and fishermen also rely on monthly updates of the value of fishing permits. Meeting the seven day target will ensure that the data are timely for users.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #2: Continue to develop and expand the production of research publications on commercial fishing/fisheries in Alaska.

Methodology: Count of research publications produced by CFEC.
Research Publications Produced Per Year
Year
Reports Published
2024
6
2023
6
2022
5
2021
3
2020
3
2019
8
2018
7
2017
6
2016
6
2015
5
2014
6
Analysis of results and challenges: CFEC experienced a decline in publications in 2020. This was a direct result of new placement in the research section.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025


C: Result -Sound limitation decisions on which the fishing industry and the public can rely.
    Target #1: To complete the limitation of all 68 limited fisheries.

Methodology: Adjudications decisions information from Information Technology report B6410P - "Limited Fisheries Status"
Total Number of Fisheries Limited
Year
Completed
Remaining
2024
67
0
2023
67
0
2022
67
0
2021
67
1
2020
67
1
2019
64
4
2018
63
5
2017
60
8
2016
60
8
2015
57
11
2014
57
11
2013
56
12
2012
55
13
2011
54
14
2010
52
16
Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (the Commission) has the statutory duty to limit entry into commercial fisheries when the statutory and constitutional requirements for doing so are met. The Commission also has the statutory duty to adjudicate numerous claims to limited entry permits so that all applicants can be ranked against each other, in order to award permits to the individuals most dependent on a limited fishery.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

C1: Core Service - Develop, manage, and regulate Alaska"s commercial fisheries limited access program, while ensuring all Commission decisions and agency activities are consistent with the Limited Entry Act and the Alaska Constitution.
    Target #1: Understand the distribution of decisions made by Adjudications by type over time.

Methodology: Misc: miscellaneous cases including issues regarding demerit point assessments, permit fee refund requests, reinstatement of forfeited permit requests, appeals of the assessment of demerit points, and fee arrearages based on residency.
Trans: transfer cases including denials of permanent and emergency (temporary) transfer requests.
App: application cases addressing issues surrounding applications for limited entry permits.
Decisions Issued by Adjudications Section
Year
Misc
Trans
App
2024
0
-100.00%
9
+12.50%
0
-100.00%
2023
1
-50.00%
8
-65.22%
3
0%
2022
2
0%
23
-23.33%
0
0%
2021
2
-60.00%
30
+66.67%
0
0%
2020
5
-88.89%
18
-14.29%
0
0%
2019
45
+73.08%
21
+61.54%
0
0%
2018
26
+550.00%
13
-7.14%
0
0%
2017
4
-66.67%
14
-58.82%
0
-100.00%
2016
12
+140.00%
34
-5.56%
3
-25.00%
2015
5
-37.50%
36
-18.18%
4
0%
2014
8
+33.33%
44
+25.71%
0
-100.00%
2013
6
+20.00%
35
+59.09%
1
-50.00%
2012
5
+400.00%
22
-15.38%
2
-50.00%
Analysis of results and challenges: The table/graph shown provides a ten-year overview of the number of written decisions issued by the Adjudications Section at CFEC in each of the three case types: Transfer, Miscellaneous, and Application cases.

Target Last Modified: 02/10/2025

    Target #2: Understand the distribution of decisions made by Adjudications by type over time.

Methodology: Misc: miscellaneous cases including issues regarding demerit point assessments, permit fee refund requests, reinstatement of forfeited permit requests, appeals of the assessment of demerit points, and fee arrearages based on residency.
Trans: transfer cases including denials of permanent and emergency (temporary) transfer requests.
App: application cases addressing issues surrounding applications for limited entry permits.
Decisions Issued by the Commissioners
Year
Miscellaneous
Transfers
Applications
2024
1
6
0
2023
0
7
3
2022
2
24
0
2021
4
27
0
2020
4
23
2
2019
8
22
10
2018
3
7
3
2017
3
41
11
2015
2
0
3
2014
4
75
2
2013
0
14
1
2012
7
8
13
Analysis of results and challenges: The table/graph shown provides a ten-year overview of the number of final decisions issued by the Commission for each of the three case types: Transfers, Miscellaneous, and Application cases. These final decisions must be made in accordance with statutes, regulations, and precedent.

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