In response to a recommendation by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, this proposed action would implement regulations to establish the fee requirement for a Charter Halibut Stamp and (consistent with any applicable legal requirements). The Charter Halibut Stamp will be required for charter vessel anglers 18 years of age or older for each day they intend to harvest halibut on a charter vessel fishing trip in regulatory areas 2C and 3A. This includes charter halibut vessels operated and permitted under the Community Quota Entity and Military Morale and Welfare programs. The Sportfishing Guide Business Owner or their designee (as defined by Alaska Department of Fish and Game) will be responsible for paying all required fees. Charter vessel guides (as defined by NMFS) will be responsible for ensuring there is a validated halibut stamp on the vessel for each angler subject to the fee for each day of halibut fishing. Fee payment and Charter Halibut Stamp validation would need to occur prior to departure prior to the start of each fishing day. The RQE program provides a mechanism for the charter fishery to compensate the commercial IFQ fishery for halibut QS purchased from the commercial sector to increase the charter annual catch limits. The Council stated that the principle objective of the RQE program is to promote social and economic flexibility in the charter fishery under a willing buyer and willing seller approach.