Alaska Crab Rationalization Program

Economic Data Report (EDR) Information


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Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is the Data Collection Agent for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization (CR) Program. PSMFC and NOAA Fisheries administer the Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) data collection program under the guidance of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC). The EDR program collects annually reported cost, revenue, ownership, and employment data from harvest and processing sector participants in the CR fisheries. This information is necessary to monitor and assess the economic affects of the CR program and support rigorous economic analysis to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Fishery Management Plan.

Participation in the EDR program is mandatory under Federal fisheries regulations 50 CFR Part 680.6 for all active vessel and processing sector participants in the CR Program fisheries. Further information can be obtained from NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region Crab EDR webpage.


Economic Data Reporting Requirements for 2026

NMFS is in the process of drafting a proposed rule to remove economic data reporting (EDR) requirements for three catch share programs: BSAI Crab Rationalization Program, AFA Program, and the Amendment 80 Program. EDR requirements for these programs remain in effect until applicable .regulations are removed through publication of a final rule in the Federal Register. Fishery participants should plan to comply with all applicable EDR requirements in 2026. If approved, it is anticipated that 2027 will be the first year where there are no longer EDR requirements for these programs. Please reach out to stephanie.warpinski@noaa.gov for more information.

Calendar Year 2025 EDRs

EDR notification letters with web login and passwords will be mailed end of May 2026.

PSMFC EDR Web Portal for Online submission of 2025 Catcher Vessel, Catcher/Processor, and Shoreside Processor EDRs

  • Login by clicking here
  • Login and password information will be mailed end of May, you will need the login and password that was mailed with your EDR.

    • Forms

    Adobe .pdf versions of the 2025 Annual EDRs are available to print below.
  • Catcher Vessel EDR
  • Shoreside Processor EDR
  • Catcher Processor EDR
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  • If you would like to have a blank copy of an Economic Data Report mailed to you at no cost, or have an address change from last year, please call toll-free 1-877-741-8913, or email your request to .

    • Reports

    Alaska Crab Economic Data Report Data Validation.
  • As of 2018 EDRs, NOAA Fisheries is no longer having 3rd party Data Validation. Data is reviewed by NOAA Fisheries and any data follow-up questions are conducted by PSMFC staff.
  • Final Audit report for 2017 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2015 & 2016 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2014 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2013 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2012 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2011 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2010 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2009 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2008 (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2007 (.pdf format)
  • Alaska Crab Economic Data Report Data Validation Extension (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for 2006 EDRs (.pdf format)
  • Final Audit Report for years 1998, 2001, 2004 & 2005 (.pdf format)

    • Other web sites:

  • The NOAA Fisheries Crab Rationalization Program can be found at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/sustainable-fisheries/bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-bsai-crab-rationalization-program
  • All EDR forms from past years available here