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NOAA-NMFS-2026-0826 NOAA Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act Rulemaking 2026-09-25T19:24:23Z 0b000064b91eb7d7 0648-BO43 NMFS is soliciting public input to inform potential revisions to the implementing regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). NMFS is initiating a comprehensive review of the import regulations to increase efficiency of the program while ensuring that the objectives of the statute are met.     ["Import Provisions", "Marine Mammal Protection Act"]         {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": ["Import Provisions", "Marine Mammal Protection Act"], "modifyDate": "2026-09-25T19:24:23Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is soliciting public input to inform potential revisions to the implementing regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). NMFS is initiating a comprehensive review of the import regulations to increase efficiency of the program while ensuring that the objectives of the statute are met.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO43", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91eb7d7"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0041 NOAA Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Analysis Assessing Potential Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan To Reduce Mortality and Serious Injury of Large Whales in Commercial Trap/Pot and Gillnet Fisheries Along the U.S. East Coast Rulemaking 2026-09-25T16:14:16Z 0b00006486ab8855 Not Assigned NMFS intends to prepare an environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to analyze the impacts of alternatives to amend the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan) if determined to be necessary to reduce mortalities and serious injuries of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) and other large whales caused by entanglement in commercial trap/pot and gillnet fisheries along the U.S. East Coast. This notice of intent informs the public of an upcoming scoping period to solicit input on potential efforts to reduce the risk of entanglement to right, humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae), and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in U.S. East Coast commercial trap/pot and gillnet fishing gear while stabilizing the economic viability of the U.S. commercial fishing industry, protecting coastal community heritage, and minimizing regulatory burdens to meet statutory requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and other laws as well as administration priorities. A complete list of fisheries regulated by the Plan is included below. This Notice of Intent (NOI) initiates the scoping process, an early and open step designed to determine the scope of issues to be addressed in depth within the environmental analysis. This document is not a notice of proposed rulemaking.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-09-25T16:14:16Z", "dkAbstract": " NMFS intends to prepare an environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to analyze the impacts of alternatives to amend the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan) if determined to be necessary to reduce mortalities and serious injuries of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) and other large whales caused by entanglement in commercial trap/pot and gillnet fisheries along the U.S. East Coast. This notice of intent informs the public of an upcoming scoping period to solicit input on potential efforts to reduce the risk of entanglement to right, humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae), and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in U.S. East Coast commercial trap/pot and gillnet fishing gear while stabilizing the economic viability of the U.S. commercial fishing industry, protecting coastal community heritage, and minimizing regulatory burdens to meet statutory requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and other laws as well as administration priorities. A complete list of fisheries regulated by the Plan is included below. This Notice of Intent (NOI) initiates the scoping process, an early and open step designed to determine the scope of issues to be addressed in depth within the environmental analysis. This document is not a notice of proposed rulemaking.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Analysis Assessing Potential Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan To Reduce Mortality and Serious Injury of Large Whales in Commercial Trap/Pot and Gillnet Fisheries Along the U.S. East Coast", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486ab8855"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-1354 NOAA Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 38; 2027-28 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-09-24T19:27:06Z 0b000064b9287a25 0648-BO46 NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) submitted Amendment 38 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (Groundfish FMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, Amendment 38 would revise the Groundfish FMP to reflect the rebuilt status of yelloweye rockfish and the California stock of quillback rockfish, removing all references to their respective rebuilding plans from the FMP. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, NMFS also announces the availability of a draft EA that analyzes the potential effects of the action. NMFS requests public comment on the draft EA.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-09-24T19:27:06Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) submitted Amendment 38 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (Groundfish FMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, Amendment 38 would revise the Groundfish FMP to reflect the rebuilt status of yelloweye rockfish and the California stock of quillback rockfish, removing all references to their respective rebuilding plans from the FMP. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, NMFS also announces the availability of a draft EA that analyzes the potential effects of the action. NMFS requests public comment on the draft EA.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 38; 2027-28 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO46", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9287a25"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0859 NOAA Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP Rulemaking 2026-09-04T11:14:48Z 0b000064b91ef1d4 0648-BO27 This rule proposes to approve and implement Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which would update status determination criteria for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder, set catch limits for multispecies stocks, and revise the process for setting recreational measures for cod and haddock. . This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information and to achieve the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-09-04T11:14:48Z", "dkAbstract": "This rule proposes to approve and implement Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which would update status determination criteria for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder, set catch limits for multispecies stocks, and revise the process for setting recreational measures for cod and haddock. . This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information and to achieve the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO27", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91ef1d4"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0537 NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries; 2026-2028 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Deepwater Shrimp and Precious Coral Fisheries in Hawaii Rulemaking 2026-08-24T18:58:10Z 0b000064b8eb7e8e 0648-BN76 NMFS proposes to implement annual catch limits (ACL) and an accountability measure (AM) for the Hawaii deepwater shrimp and precious coral fisheries for each fishing year from 2026 to 2028. As a post-season AM, NMFS proposes to determine whether the average catch of any stock from the most recent 3 years exceeds an ACL and reduce the ACL for that stock for the subsequent fishing year by the amount of any overage. The proposed ACLs and AMs are unchanged from past measures implemented for the fisheries. This proposed rule supports the long-term sustainability of Hawaii deepwater shrimp and precious coral.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-08-24T18:58:10Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to implement annual catch limits (ACL) and an accountability measure (AM) for the Hawaii deepwater shrimp and precious coral fisheries for each fishing year from 2026 to 2028. As a post-season AM, NMFS proposes to determine whether the average catch of any stock from the most recent 3 years exceeds an ACL and reduce the ACL for that stock for the subsequent fishing year by the amount of any overage. The proposed ACLs and AMs are unchanged from past measures implemented for the fisheries. This proposed rule supports the long-term sustainability of Hawaii deepwater shrimp and precious coral.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Island Fisheries; 2026-2028 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Deepwater Shrimp and Precious Coral Fisheries in Hawaii", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN76", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8eb7e8e"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0991 NOAA Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 62 Rulemaking 2026-07-07T13:32:23Z 0b000064b920dacb 0648-BO10 Amendment 62 would, for Gulf of America (Gulf) red grouper, revise the catch limits and sector allocations. Additionally, Amendment 62 would remove the shallow-water grouper (SWG) recreational seasonal closure from February-March in waters seaward of the 20-fathom boundary.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-07-07T13:32:23Z", "dkAbstract": "Amendment 62 would, for Gulf of America (Gulf) red grouper, revise the catch limits and sector allocations. Additionally, Amendment 62 would remove the shallow-water grouper (SWG) recreational seasonal closure from February-March in waters seaward of the 20-fathom boundary.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 62", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO10", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b920dacb"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0050 NOAA Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding and Proposed Rule To Revise Critical Habitat Designation for Southern California Steelhead Rulemaking 2026-07-06T22:14:22Z 0b000064b8da84d3 0648-BO44 NMFS announced a 12-month finding on a petition to revise the critical habitat designation under the Endangered Species Act for the Southern California steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) distinct population segment. The petition requested the removal of an approximately 9-mile stream reach below Santa Felicia Dam. Based on our review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that the petitioned action is warranted. Consequently, we are proposing to remove this reach from the critical habitat designation for Southern California steelhead.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-07-06T22:14:22Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announced a 12-month finding on a petition to revise the critical habitat designation under the Endangered Species Act for the Southern California steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) distinct population segment. The petition requested the removal of an approximately 9-mile stream reach below Santa Felicia Dam. Based on our review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that the petitioned action is warranted. Consequently, we are proposing to remove this reach from the critical habitat designation for Southern California steelhead.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding and Proposed Rule To Revise Critical Habitat Designation for Southern California Steelhead", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO44", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8da84d3"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0067 NOAA Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans Rulemaking 2026-07-06T16:59:26Z 0b000064b9139b66 0648-BO38 The Council developed this action in response to Executive Order (EO) 14276, "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness." The Amendment would address the need for increased management flexibility and consistency across all of the Council’s FMPs considering changing regional resources and capacity to support scientific updates and regulatory processes. The proposed action includes administrative changes to specifications frequency, the specifications setting process, in-season adjustment authority, and preparation of Council reports/reviews. The synergistic effects of the proposed action include expanded tools to prevent fishery operational delays, improved planning of Council final actions throughout the year, ability to respond to new information in a timelier manner, and improved allocation of Council resources.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-07-06T16:59:26Z", "dkAbstract": "The Council developed this action in response to Executive Order (EO) 14276, \"Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.\" The Amendment would address the need for increased management flexibility and consistency across all of the Council\u2019s FMPs considering changing regional resources and capacity to support scientific updates and regulatory processes. The proposed action includes administrative changes to specifications frequency, the specifications setting process, in-season adjustment authority, and preparation of Council reports/reviews. The synergistic effects of the proposed action include expanded tools to prevent fishery operational delays, improved planning of Council final actions throughout the year, ability to respond to new information in a timelier manner, and improved allocation of Council resources.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO38", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9139b66"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2019-0042 NOAA Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Amendment 13 Rulemaking 2026-07-06T13:02:06Z 0b00006483bbd261 0648-BI08 NMFS announces its intent to prepare a draft EIS to assess the potential effects of alternative measures under the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (2006 Consolidated HMS FMP) for management of bluefin tuna fisheries. This notice announces a public process for determining the scope of issues to be addressed and for identifying the significant issues relating to the management of western Atlantic bluefin fisheries, both commercial and recreational, incidental and directed. Further, the process will determine if existing measures are the best means of achieving current management objectives. Potential management options/modifications include, but are not limited to the following: Refining the Individual Bluefin Quota (IBQ) Program, phasing out or otherwise modifying the Purse Seine fishery for bluefin tuna, and other regulatory provisions regarding the directed and incidental bluefin tuna fisheries, including bluefin tuna quota allocations. This action would respond to the information in the “Three-Year Review of the IBQ Program” (the formal review of the catch share program), recent changes in the bluefin tuna fishery, and advice and input from the Atlantic HMS Advisory Panel and consideration of public comment and input. NMFS would use the scoping process and the draft EIS to develop a regulatory amendment applicable to the bluefin fisheries. The scoping process and draft EIS are intended to determine if the suite of existing measures are the best means of achieving the current management objectives and providing flexibility to adapt to fishing variability in the future, consistent with the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA), and other relevant Federal laws. NMFS is also announcing the availability of a scoping document describing potential measures for inclusion in a future regulatory amendment. NMFS will hold scoping meetings to gather public c…               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-07-06T13:02:06Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announces its intent to prepare a draft EIS to assess the potential effects of alternative measures under the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (2006 Consolidated HMS FMP) for management of bluefin tuna fisheries. This notice announces a public process for determining the scope of issues to be addressed and for identifying the significant issues relating to the management of western Atlantic bluefin fisheries, both commercial and recreational, incidental and directed. Further, the process will determine if existing measures are the best means of achieving current management objectives. Potential management options/modifications include, but are not limited to the following: Refining the Individual Bluefin Quota (IBQ) Program, phasing out or otherwise modifying the Purse Seine fishery for bluefin tuna, and other regulatory provisions regarding the directed and incidental bluefin tuna fisheries, including bluefin tuna quota allocations. This action would respond to the information in the \u201cThree-Year Review of the IBQ Program\u201d (the formal review of the catch share program), recent changes in the bluefin tuna fishery, and advice and input from the Atlantic HMS Advisory Panel and consideration of public comment and input. \nNMFS would use the scoping process and the draft EIS to develop a regulatory amendment applicable to the bluefin fisheries. The scoping process and draft EIS are intended to determine if the suite of existing measures are the best means of achieving the current management objectives and providing flexibility to adapt to fishing variability in the future, consistent with the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA), and other relevant Federal laws. NMFS is also announcing the availability of a scoping document describing potential … single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0471 NOAA Fisheries of the Caribbean: Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4 Rulemaking 2026-06-30T18:12:29Z 0b000064b8e8e339 0648-BN67 The purpose of Amendment 4 and the proposed rule is to reclassify rainbow runner from a Reef Fish to a Pelagic Fish under the Puerto Rico FMP. This reclassification would change four elements of the species’ management: (1) establish an annual catch target consistent with management of the Pelagic Fish group; (2) apply the accountability measure for the Pelagic Fish group under the Puerto Rico FMP; (3) remove the harvest restriction applicable to Reef Fish during the six month seasonal area closure in the Bajo de Sico management area off western Puerto Rico; and 4) remove rainbow runner from the Reef Fish aggregate recreational bag limit.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-30T18:12:29Z", "dkAbstract": "The purpose of Amendment 4 and the proposed rule is to reclassify rainbow runner from a Reef Fish to a Pelagic Fish under the Puerto Rico FMP. This reclassification would change four elements of the species\u2019 management: (1) establish an annual catch target consistent with management of the Pelagic Fish group; (2) apply the accountability measure for the Pelagic Fish group under the Puerto Rico FMP; (3) remove the harvest restriction applicable to Reef Fish during the six month seasonal area closure in the Bajo de Sico management area off western Puerto Rico; and 4) remove rainbow runner from the Reef Fish aggregate recreational bag limit.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Caribbean: Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN67", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8e8e339"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0004 NOAA Framework Adjustment 69 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP Rulemaking 2026-06-30T15:25:58Z 0b000064868a50ed 0648-BN23 This rule proposes to approve and implement Framework Adjustment 69 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP), approve Northeast multispecies sectors and sector allocations, establish recreational measures for several groundfish stocks, update common pool possession limits, and clarify and correct regulations. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information and to achieve the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-30T15:25:58Z", "dkAbstract": "This rule proposes to approve and implement Framework Adjustment 69 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP), approve Northeast multispecies sectors and sector allocations, establish recreational measures for several groundfish stocks, update common pool possession limits, and clarify and correct regulations. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information and to achieve the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Framework Adjustment 69 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN23", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064868a50ed"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-1123 NOAA 2026–2027 Pacific Sardine Harvest Specifications Rulemaking 2026-06-29T22:54:55Z 0b000064b924024a Not Assigned NMFS proposes to implement annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine (hereafter, Pacific sardine), for the fishing year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This proposed rule would prohibit most directed commercial fishing for Pacific sardine off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Pacific sardine harvest would be allowed only for use as live bait, in minor directed fisheries, as incidental catch in other fisheries, or as authorized under exempted fishing permits.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-29T22:54:55Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to implement annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine (hereafter, Pacific sardine), for the fishing year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This proposed rule would prohibit most directed commercial fishing for Pacific sardine off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Pacific sardine harvest would be allowed only for use as live bait, in minor directed fisheries, as incidental catch in other fisheries, or as authorized under exempted fishing permits.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "2026\u20132027 Pacific Sardine Harvest Specifications", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b924024a"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0113 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Rebuilding Plan for the Overfished Queets River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon Stock Rulemaking 2026-06-26T16:22:17Z 0b0000648676dab4 0648-BN25 NMFS proposes to approve and implement the rebuilding plan recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) for the overfished Queets River Spring/Summer Chinook salmon stock (Queets Chinook salmon). NMFS determined in November 2023 that this stock was overfished.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-26T16:22:17Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to approve and implement the rebuilding plan recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) for the overfished Queets River Spring/Summer Chinook salmon stock (Queets Chinook salmon). NMFS determined in November 2023 that this stock was overfished.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Rebuilding Plan for the Overfished Queets River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon Stock", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN25", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648676dab4"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0154 NOAA Regulatory Amendment to Clarify Timing of Haul Designation for Trawl Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries Rulemaking 2026-06-25T15:10:34Z 0b0000648688cb56 0648-BL49 This action would revise regulations to standardize the time limit in which trawl catcher/processors (C/Ps) participating in the groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management areas must assign a management program to each haul. This proposed rule is necessary to improve consistency for when trawl C/Ps are required to assign a specific management program to a haul. It would also allow additional time for vessel operators participating in the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) and non-CDQ fisheries on the same trip to determine which management program to assign to a haul.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-25T15:10:34Z", "dkAbstract": "This action would revise regulations to standardize the time limit in which trawl catcher/processors (C/Ps) participating in the groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management areas must assign a management program to each haul. This proposed rule is necessary to improve consistency for when trawl C/Ps are required to assign a specific management program to a haul. It would also allow additional time for vessel operators participating in the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) and non-CDQ fisheries on the same trip to determine which management program to assign to a haul.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Regulatory Amendment to Clarify Timing of Haul Designation for Trawl Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BL49", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648688cb56"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0051 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Amendment 22 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-06-24T00:05:56Z 0b000064b8db1289 Not Assigned The Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 22 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan for review by the Secretary of Commerce. If approved, Amendment 22 would incorporate revisions to essential fish habitat (EFH) based on a recent EFH review conducted by the Council. These revisions include updated descriptions of species and species complexes, life history summaries, species distributions and associated maps, information on nonfishing activities and effects, and research and information needs. These modifications are captured in the relevant CPS FMP text and updated CPS EFH Appendix, and make no changes to management measures for CPS fisheries.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-24T00:05:56Z", "dkAbstract": "The Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 22 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan for review by the Secretary of Commerce. If approved, Amendment 22 would incorporate revisions to essential fish habitat (EFH) based on a recent EFH review conducted by the Council. These revisions include updated descriptions of species and species complexes, life history summaries, species distributions and associated maps, information on nonfishing activities and effects, and research and information needs. These modifications are captured in the relevant CPS FMP text and updated CPS EFH Appendix, and make no changes to management measures for CPS fisheries.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Amendment 22 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8db1289"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-1387 NOAA Amendment 19 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf Rulemaking 2026-06-23T11:54:11Z 0b000064b9298dd7 0648-BO31 Amendment 19 addresses the expiration of the federal commercial shrimp vessel permit moratorium in the Gulf. The moratorium, first established in 2005 for 10 years through Amendment 13 to the Shrimp FMP and then renewed for another 10 years through Amendment 17A to the Shrimp FMP, is set to expire on October 26, 2026. The moratorium was originally implemented to address overcapitalization and create stability in the Gulf shrimp fishery, which grosses $283.9M annually and generates $2.7B in sales. The moratorium also assists in meeting statutory requirements for addressing sea turtle takes and juvenile red snapper bycatch.     ["Permit Moratorium", "Gulf Shrimp"]         {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": ["Permit Moratorium", "Gulf Shrimp"], "modifyDate": "2026-06-23T11:54:11Z", "dkAbstract": "Amendment 19 addresses the expiration of the federal commercial shrimp vessel permit moratorium in the Gulf. The moratorium, first established in 2005 for 10 years through Amendment 13 to the Shrimp FMP and then renewed for another 10 years through Amendment 17A to the Shrimp FMP, is set to expire on October 26, 2026. The moratorium was originally implemented to address overcapitalization and create stability in the Gulf shrimp fishery, which grosses $283.9M annually and generates $2.7B in sales. The moratorium also assists in meeting statutory requirements for addressing sea turtle takes and juvenile red snapper bycatch.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Amendment 19 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO31", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9298dd7"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0562 NOAA Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Cook Inlet; Proposed 2026 Harvest Specifications for Salmon Rulemaking 2026-06-18T15:30:29Z 0b000064b91a401b Not Assigned NMFS proposes 2026 harvest specifications for the salmon fishery of the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for salmon during the 2026 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska (Salmon FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the salmon resources in Cook Inlet EEZ Area in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-18T15:30:29Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes 2026 harvest specifications for the salmon fishery of the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for salmon during the 2026 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska (Salmon FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the salmon resources in Cook Inlet EEZ Area in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Cook Inlet; Proposed 2026 Harvest Specifications for Salmon", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91a401b"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2022-0048 NOAA Notice of 12-Month Findings on a Petition To List the Tope Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act and Proposed Listing of Two Distinct Population Segments of Tope Shark as Threatened Rulemaking 2026-06-16T19:51:09Z 0b0000648502bc6b Not Assigned This document presents a summary of a status review, conducted in response to a petition submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), for the tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) and NMFS’s determinations regarding whether distinct population segments (DPSs) of this species warrant listing under the ESA. As described in the document, NMFS is proposing to list two DPSs as threatened species and has determined that four other DPSs do not warrant listing under the ESA. Public comments are solicited on the proposed listings.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-16T19:51:09Z", "dkAbstract": "This document presents a summary of a status review, conducted in response to a petition submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service\u2019s (NMFS) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), for the tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) and NMFS\u2019s determinations regarding whether distinct population segments (DPSs) of this species warrant listing under the ESA. As described in the document, NMFS is proposing to list two DPSs as threatened species and has determined that four other DPSs do not warrant listing under the ESA. Public comments are solicited on the proposed listings.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Notice of 12-Month Findings on a Petition To List the Tope Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the \nEndangered Species Act and Proposed Listing of Two Distinct Population Segments of Tope Shark as Threatened", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648502bc6b"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0100 NOAA Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Annual Management Measures for the Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery Rulemaking 2026-06-16T16:08:19Z 0b000064b913d89d Not Assigned NMFS is proposing annual management measures for the 2025 non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery that operates south of Point Chehalis, WA, (lat. 46°53.30′ N) in the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. Annual management measures include fishing periods and fishing period limits. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide fishing opportunity where available.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-16T16:08:19Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing annual management measures for the 2025 non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery that operates south of Point Chehalis, WA, (lat. 46\u00b053.30\u2032 N) in the International Pacific Halibut Commission\u2019s (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. Annual management measures include fishing periods and fishing period limits. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide fishing opportunity where available.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Annual Management Measures for the Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b913d89d"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1593 NOAA 2026-2028 Specifications for the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-06-15T16:53:48Z 0b000064b90f5cc8 0648-BO35 NMFS proposes 2026 through 2028 specifications for the Northeast skate fishery. This action would set skate catch limits for fishing year 2026, project catch limits for fishing years 2027 through 2028, and increase per trip possession limits for the wing and bait fisheries. This proposed action is necessary to establish skate specifications consistent with the most recent scientific information. The intent of this action is to establish appropriate catch limits for the skate fishery while providing additional operational flexibility to fishery participants.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-15T16:53:48Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes 2026 through 2028 specifications for the Northeast skate fishery. This action would set skate catch limits for fishing year 2026, project catch limits for fishing years 2027 through 2028, and increase per trip possession limits for the wing and bait fisheries. This proposed action is necessary to establish skate specifications consistent with the most recent scientific information. The intent of this action is to establish appropriate catch limits for the skate fishery while providing additional operational flexibility to fishery participants.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "2026-2028 Specifications for the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO35", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b90f5cc8"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0039 NOAA Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Revisions to Commercial Atlantic Blacknose and Recreational Atlantic Shark Fisheries Rulemaking 2026-06-09T14:51:25Z 0b000064864740fb 0648-BM88 NMFS is proposing several changes for commercial and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries. Specifically, NMFS is considering options to remove the blacknose shark management boundary in the Atlantic region, modify the commercial retention limit for blacknose sharks in the Atlantic region, revise the recreational minimum size limits for Atlantic shark species, and revise the recreational retention limits for Atlantic shark species. In this action, NMFS would also remove commercial management group quota linkages, consistent with Amendment 14 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and make technical changes to clarify certain HMS regulations. This action is responsive to the framework for implementing management measures established in Amendment 14, findings from the Atlantic Shark Fishery Review (SHARE) document, public comments from scoping for Amendment 16 to the HMS FMP, and recent domestic laws and international agreements that are having direct and indirect impacts on shark fisheries. The goal of this action is to increase management flexibility to react to changes in the Atlantic shark fisheries and optimize the ability of the commercial and recreational shark fisheries to harvest quota to the extent practicable.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-09T14:51:25Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing several changes for commercial and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries. Specifically, NMFS is considering options to remove the blacknose shark management boundary in the Atlantic region, modify the commercial retention limit for blacknose sharks in the Atlantic region, revise the recreational minimum size limits for Atlantic shark species, and revise the recreational retention limits for Atlantic shark species. In this action, NMFS would also remove commercial management group quota linkages, consistent with Amendment 14 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and make technical changes to clarify certain HMS regulations. This action is responsive to the framework for implementing management measures established in Amendment 14, findings from the Atlantic Shark Fishery Review (SHARE) document, public comments from scoping for Amendment 16 to the HMS FMP, and recent domestic laws and international agreements that are having direct and indirect impacts on shark fisheries. The goal of this action is to increase management flexibility to react to changes in the Atlantic shark fisheries and optimize the ability of the commercial and recreational shark fisheries to harvest quota to the extent practicable.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Revisions to Commercial Atlantic Blacknose and Recreational Atlantic Shark Fisheries", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BM88", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064864740fb"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0053 NOAA Rule to Adjust North Atlantic Swordfish, South Atlantic Swordfish, North Atlantic Albacore, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quotas Rulemaking 2026-06-09T12:35:44Z 0b000064b8ddb589 0648-BN60 NMFS is proposing to implement recent binding recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) on quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, North Atlantic albacore tuna (northern albacore), and Atlantic bluefin tuna. While this action does not propose to change the existing baseline quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, and northern albacore, this action proposes to implement the management procedure for North Atlantic swordfish, describes the existing management procedure for northern albacore, and considers the possibility of future quota changes for swordfish and northern albacore consistent with their respective management procedures and ICCAT recommendations. For bluefin tuna, this action also proposes to implement the increased U.S. baseline quota adopted by ICCAT in 2025, divide it among the established regulatory domestic subquota categories, and implement changes to the bluefin tuna quota associated with longline bycatch adopted by ICCAT in 2025. This proposed rule also describes the annual quota adjustment procedures for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, northern albacore, and bluefin tuna and requests public comment on them. This action is required by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) and to achieve domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-09T12:35:44Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing to implement recent binding recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) on quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, North Atlantic albacore tuna (northern albacore), and Atlantic bluefin tuna. While this action does not propose to change the existing baseline quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, and northern albacore, this action proposes to implement the management procedure for North Atlantic swordfish, describes the existing management procedure for northern albacore, and considers the possibility of future quota changes for swordfish and northern albacore consistent with their respective management procedures and ICCAT recommendations. For bluefin tuna, this action also proposes to implement the increased U.S. baseline quota adopted by ICCAT in 2025, divide it among the established regulatory domestic subquota categories, and implement changes to the bluefin tuna quota associated with longline bycatch adopted by ICCAT in 2025. This proposed rule also describes the annual quota adjustment procedures for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, northern albacore, and bluefin tuna and requests public comment on them. This action is required by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) and to achieve domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Rule to Adjust North Atlantic Swordfish, South Atlantic Swordfish, North Atlantic Albacore, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quotas", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN60", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8ddb589"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0065 NOAA Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 33; 2025-26 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-06-08T21:10:21Z 0b000064865450d1 0648-BN08 This proposed rule would establish the 2025-26 harvest specifications for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. This proposed rule would also revise management measures intended to keep the total annual catch of each groundfish stock or stock complex within the annual catch limits. These proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure management measures are based on the best scientific information available.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-08T21:10:21Z", "dkAbstract": "This proposed rule would establish the 2025-26 harvest specifications for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. This proposed rule would also revise management measures intended to keep the total annual catch of each groundfish stock or stock complex within the annual catch limits. These proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure management measures are based on the best scientific information available.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 33; 2025-26 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN08", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064865450d1"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0045 NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries; Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean North of the Equator Rulemaking 2026-06-08T18:22:43Z 0b000064b8d21aeb 0648-BN81 NMFS proposes a framework to establish catch and longline retention limits for Western and Central North Pacific Ocean (WCNPO) striped marlin, consistent with internationally agreed management measures. Under the framework, once the longline retention limit is reached, retention in longline fisheries would be prohibited for the remainder of the year. NMFS also proposes to annually specify limits under the framework by notice in the Federal Register. For 2026, NMFS proposes a U.S. catch limit of 393.4 metric tons (mt; 867,300 pounds(lb)) and a longline retention limit of 381.6 mt (841,300 lb).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-08T18:22:43Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes a framework to establish catch and longline retention limits for Western and Central North Pacific Ocean (WCNPO) striped marlin, consistent with internationally agreed management measures. Under the framework, once the longline retention limit is reached, retention in longline fisheries would be prohibited for the remainder of the year. NMFS also proposes to annually specify limits under the framework by notice in the Federal Register. For 2026, NMFS proposes a U.S. catch limit of 393.4 metric tons (mt; 867,300 pounds(lb)) and a longline retention limit of 381.6 mt (841,300 lb).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Island Fisheries; Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean North of the Equator", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN81", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8d21aeb"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2015-0125 NOAA Southeast Region Inseason Actions Rulemaking 2026-06-05T14:11:08Z 0b00006481ca6ecb Not Assigned Inseason Actions for the Southeast Region (South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean)               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-05T14:11:08Z", "dkAbstract": "Inseason Actions for the Southeast Region (South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean)", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Southeast Region Inseason Actions", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006481ca6ecb"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-1651 NOAA Regulatory Amendment 37 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Rulemaking 2026-06-05T14:09:09Z 0b000064b93082bd 0648-BO36 Regulatory Amendment 37 and this proposed rule would revise several management measures for black sea bass in South Atlantic Federal waters. The purpose of these proposed regulatory changes is to immediately address declining abundance and landings of black sea bass while stock assessment updates are completed and separate longer-term actions are developed.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-05T14:09:09Z", "dkAbstract": "Regulatory Amendment 37 and this proposed rule would revise several management measures for black sea bass in South Atlantic Federal waters. The purpose of these proposed regulatory changes is to immediately address declining abundance and landings of black sea bass while stock assessment updates are completed and separate longer-term actions are developed.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Regulatory Amendment 37 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO36", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b93082bd"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1131 NOAA Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-06-04T19:27:40Z 0b000064b908b868 Not Assigned NMFS proposes to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, NMFS proposes to implement management measures for the 2026 recreational fisheries in Area 2A that are not implemented through IPHC. These measures include the recreational fishery seasons and subarea allocations for Area 2A.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-04T19:27:40Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission\u2019s (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, NMFS proposes to implement management measures for the 2026 recreational fisheries in Area 2A that are not implemented through IPHC. These measures include the recreational fishery seasons and subarea allocations for Area 2A.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b908b868"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0793 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 17 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-06-04T17:47:30Z 0b000064b91e9f16 0648-BO40 NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 17 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action revises the Atlantic mackerel rebuilding plan, sets final 2026 and projects 2027 specifications, implements additional management measures for the mackerel fishery, and makes administrative revisions and corrections to existing regulations. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information from a September 2025 management track stock assessment. The management measures in this action are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild the overfished mackerel stock, provide additional opportunity to the fishing industry and achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-04T17:47:30Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 17 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action revises the Atlantic mackerel rebuilding plan, sets final 2026 and projects 2027 specifications, implements additional management measures for the mackerel fishery, and makes administrative revisions and corrections to existing regulations. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information from a September 2025 management track stock assessment. The management measures in this action are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild the overfished mackerel stock, provide additional opportunity to the fishing industry and achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 17 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO40", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91e9f16"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0132 NOAA Amendment 55 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Amendment 55) Rulemaking 2026-06-04T16:11:16Z 0b000064867f40a6 0648-BN30 Amendment 55 would reorganize the other shallow-water grouper complex, establish a new Scamp and Yellowmouth Grouper Complex including stock determination criteria, rebuilding plan, catch levels, sector allocations, management measures, and accountability measures. Additionally, Amendment 55 would modify the catch levels for the remaining species (rock hind, red hind, coney, graysby, and yellowfin grouper) within the OSASWG complex. The need for this amendment is to rebuild the scamp and yellowmouth grouper stock, and achieve optimum yield while minimizing, to the extent practicable, adverse social and economic effects.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-04T16:11:16Z", "dkAbstract": "Amendment 55 would reorganize the other shallow-water grouper complex, establish a new Scamp and Yellowmouth Grouper Complex including stock determination criteria, rebuilding plan, catch levels, sector allocations, management measures, and accountability measures. Additionally, Amendment 55 would modify the catch levels for the remaining species (rock hind, red hind, coney, graysby, and yellowfin grouper) within the OSASWG complex. The need for this amendment is to rebuild the scamp and yellowmouth grouper stock, and achieve optimum yield while minimizing, to the extent practicable, adverse social and economic effects.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Amendment 55 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Amendment 55)", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN30", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064867f40a6"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0071 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; the Highly Migratory Species Fishery; El Nino Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area Closure Rulemaking 2026-06-02T15:59:59Z 0b0000648657e0ef Not Assigned NMFS is prohibiting fishing with large-mesh drift gillnet (DGN) gear (>14 inches mesh) off the coast of southern California east of 120° W. meridian from June 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024. This prohibition is based on the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries' (AA’s) determination that El Niño conditions are occurring off the coast of southern California. This action is intended to protect Endangered Species Act-listed loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), specifically, the endangered North Pacific Ocean Distinct Population Segment.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-02T15:59:59Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is prohibiting fishing with large-mesh drift gillnet (DGN) gear (>14 inches mesh) off the coast of southern California east of 120\u00b0 W. meridian from June 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024. This prohibition is based on the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries' (AA\u2019s) determination that El Ni\u00f1o conditions are occurring off the coast of southern California. This action is intended to protect Endangered Species Act-listed loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), specifically, the endangered North Pacific Ocean Distinct Population Segment.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; the Highly Migratory Species Fishery; El Nino Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area Closure", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648657e0ef"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0135 NOAA Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates Rulemaking 2026-06-01T17:44:51Z 0b00006486132036 0648-BM54 This action would revise the catch share cost recovery programs for the scallop IFQ, tilefish IFQ, and surfclam and ocean quahog ITQ fisheries.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-06-01T17:44:51Z", "dkAbstract": "This action would revise the catch share cost recovery programs for the scallop IFQ, tilefish IFQ, and surfclam and ocean quahog ITQ fisheries.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BM54", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486132036"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0669 NOAA Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic and Demersal Indicator Species Regulations Rulemaking 2026-05-29T20:14:30Z 0b000064b8f19a1e 0648-BN27 NMFS is proposing changes to regulations regarding pelagic and demersal indicator species in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) pelagic and bottom longline fisheries. Specifically, NMFS is proposing to remove HMS regulations regarding pelagic and demersal indicator species. These proposed changes would directly impact pelagic and bottom longline fishermen who hold Atlantic HMS fishing permits. The purpose of this action is to increase fishing flexibilities, remove regulatory inefficiencies, and optimize the ability of pelagic and bottom longline fisheries to harvest available quotas to the extent practicable while still achieving fishery management and conservation goals.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-29T20:14:30Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing changes to regulations regarding pelagic and demersal indicator species in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) pelagic and bottom longline fisheries. Specifically, NMFS is proposing to remove HMS regulations regarding pelagic and demersal indicator species. These proposed changes would directly impact pelagic and bottom longline fishermen who hold Atlantic HMS fishing permits. The purpose of this action is to increase fishing flexibilities, remove regulatory inefficiencies, and optimize the ability of pelagic and bottom longline fisheries to harvest available quotas to the extent practicable while still achieving fishery management and conservation goals.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic and Demersal Indicator Species Regulations", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN27", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8f19a1e"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0504 NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries; Annual Catch Limit and Accountability Measure for Guam Bottomfish Management Unit Species Rulemaking 2026-05-26T18:33:56Z 0b000064b8eb2828 0648-BN73 NMFS proposes to modify the annual catch limit (ACL) and accountability measures (AM) for Mariana bottomfish management unit species (MUS) in Guam. The proposed rule would increase the ACL from 31,000 pounds (lb) (14,061 kilograms (kg)) to 34,500 lb (15,649 kg), replace the in-season AM with a post-season overage adjustment if average catch from the most recent 3 years exceeds the ACL, and remove the higher performance standard that closes the fishery in Federal waters for any overage. The proposed rule considers the best available scientific, commercial, and other information about the fishery, and supports rebuilding of the fishery.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-26T18:33:56Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to modify the annual catch limit (ACL) and accountability measures (AM) for Mariana bottomfish management unit species (MUS) in Guam. The proposed rule would increase the ACL from 31,000 pounds (lb) (14,061 kilograms (kg)) to 34,500 lb (15,649 kg), replace the in-season AM with a post-season overage adjustment if average catch from the most recent 3 years exceeds the ACL, and remove the higher performance standard that closes the fishery in Federal waters for any overage. The proposed rule considers the best available scientific, commercial, and other information about the fishery, and supports rebuilding of the fishery.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Island Fisheries; Annual Catch Limit and Accountability Measure for Guam Bottomfish Management Unit Species", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN73", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8eb2828"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1263 NOAA Framework Adjustment 17 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-05-26T15:00:25Z 0b000064b909d293 0648-BO16 This action would implement Framework 17 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which includes specifications for fishing year 2026-2028 and a minor change to the regulations implementing the Accountability Measures present in the FMP.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-26T15:00:25Z", "dkAbstract": "This action would implement Framework 17 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which includes specifications for fishing year 2026-2028 and a minor change to the regulations implementing the Accountability Measures present in the FMP.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Framework Adjustment 17 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO16", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b909d293"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0076 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 19 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, and Framework Adjustment 7 to the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-05-26T13:16:00Z 0b000064b8e13aee 0648-BN59 NMFS is implementing Framework Adjustment 19 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Framework Adjustment 7 to the Bluefish FMP (together the “Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework”) that make limited revisions to the process for setting recreational management measures and recreational accountability measures for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-26T13:16:00Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is implementing Framework Adjustment 19 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Framework Adjustment 7 to the Bluefish FMP (together the \u201cRecreational Measures Setting Process Framework\u201d) that make limited revisions to the process for setting recreational management measures and recreational accountability measures for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 19 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, and Framework Adjustment 7 to the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN59", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8e13aee"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0015 NOAA Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Prohibit Retention of Mobulid Rays in Fisheries for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Rulemaking 2026-05-20T19:37:33Z 0b0000648697190a 0648-BN53 NMFS is proposing changes to regulations to implement the binding International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) Recommendation 24-12 on mobulid rays of the family Mobulidae, which was adopted in 2024. Specifically, NMFS is proposing to prohibit retention of mobulid rays in fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS), to require mobulid rays to be released unharmed in HMS fisheries, and to implement mobulid ray handling practices for vessels fishing with pelagic longline gear.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-20T19:37:33Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing changes to regulations to implement the binding International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) Recommendation 24-12 on mobulid rays of the family Mobulidae, which was adopted in 2024. Specifically, NMFS is proposing to prohibit retention of mobulid rays in fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS), to require mobulid rays to be released unharmed in HMS fisheries, and to implement mobulid ray handling practices for vessels fishing with pelagic longline gear.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Prohibit Retention of Mobulid Rays in Fisheries for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN53", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648697190a"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0331 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 and 2027 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-05-18T12:49:41Z 0b000064b918695c 0648-BO39 NMFS proposes Federal management measures for the 2026 and 2027 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational fisheries. The implementing regulations for this fishery require NMFS to publish recreational measures for the fishing year and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of this action is to set management measures that allow this recreational fishery to achieve, but not exceed, the recreational harvest target and thereby prevent overfishing.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-18T12:49:41Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes Federal management measures for the 2026 and 2027 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational fisheries. The implementing regulations for this fishery require NMFS to publish recreational measures for the fishing year and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of this action is to set management measures that allow this recreational fishery to achieve, but not exceed, the recreational harvest target and thereby prevent overfishing.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 and 2027 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO39", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b918695c"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1494 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 40 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-05-14T12:19:02Z 0b000064b90c251d 0648-BO34 NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 40 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that establishes specifications for fishing years 2026 and 2027, including days-at-sea, limited access general category allocations, and modified area designations to optimize yield and to protect juvenile scallops. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing and improve resource yield-per-recruit and management of the fishery.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-05-14T12:19:02Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS approves and implements Framework Adjustment 40 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that establishes specifications for fishing years 2026 and 2027, including days-at-sea, limited access general category allocations, and modified area designations to optimize yield and to protect juvenile scallops. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing and improve resource yield-per-recruit and management of the fishery.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 40 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO34", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b90c251d"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0026 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-04-28T16:45:51Z 0b000064869e1c34 0648-BN55 This action proposes changes to the two exemptions from the minimum mesh size requirements in the commercial summer flounder fishery. This action proposes expansion of the geographical area of the summer flounder Small Mesh Exemption Program and modification to the program's review process and criteria. Additionally, this action proposes revisions to the definition of a "flynet" as it relates to the existing flynet exemption from the commercial summer flounder minimum mesh size requirements.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-28T16:45:51Z", "dkAbstract": "This action proposes changes to the two exemptions from the minimum mesh size requirements in the commercial summer flounder fishery. This action proposes expansion of the geographical area of the summer flounder Small Mesh Exemption Program and modification to the program's review process and criteria. Additionally, this action proposes revisions to the definition of a \"flynet\" as it relates to the existing flynet exemption from the commercial summer flounder minimum mesh size requirements.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN55", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064869e1c34"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0090 NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries; Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish in 2025-2027 Rulemaking 2026-04-22T19:28:46Z 0b00006486600469 0648-BN20 NMFS implements an annual catch limit (ACL) of 493,000 lb and accountability measures (AMs) for Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fishing years. To prevent the fishery from exceeding the ACL, NMFS would close the fishery in Federal waters for the remainder of the year if NMFS projects the fishery will reach the ACL. If annual catch exceeds the ACL, NMFS would reduce the ACL in the subsequent year by an amount equal to the overage. The proposed rule supports the long-term sustainability of this fishery.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-22T19:28:46Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS implements an annual catch limit (ACL) of 493,000 lb and accountability measures (AMs) for Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fishing years. To prevent the fishery from exceeding the ACL, NMFS would close the fishery in Federal waters for the remainder of the year if NMFS projects the fishery will reach the ACL. If annual catch exceeds the ACL, NMFS would reduce the ACL in the subsequent year by an amount equal to the overage. The proposed rule supports the long-term sustainability of this fishery.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Island Fisheries; Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish in 2025-2027", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN20", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486600469"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0801 NOAA Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fisheries Research Rulemaking 2026-04-20T14:33:25Z 0b000064b8f72683 0648-BN58 NMFS has received a request from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to fisheries research in the coastal bays of Texas. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue regulations to the TPWD to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-20T14:33:25Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to fisheries research in the coastal bays of Texas. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue regulations to the TPWD to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fisheries Research", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN58", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8f72683"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1065 NOAA Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-04-20T11:33:27Z 0b000064b9087cd0 0648-BN84 NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action as prepared by the Gulf Council. If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the Gulf Other Shallow-Water Grouper (SWG) complex catch limits, and would set a recreational fixed-closed season for Gulf Other SWG. The purpose of this proposed rule is to reduce harvest of Gulf scamp and yellowmouth grouper while the Council develops Amendment 58A to the FMP, which considers additional Other SWG management measures.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-20T11:33:27Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action as prepared by the Gulf Council. If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the Gulf Other Shallow-Water Grouper (SWG) complex catch limits, and would set a recreational fixed-closed season for Gulf Other SWG. The purpose of this proposed rule is to reduce harvest of Gulf scamp and yellowmouth grouper while the Council develops Amendment 58A to the FMP, which considers additional Other SWG management measures.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN84", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9087cd0"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0430 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mid-Atlantic Blueline Tilefish and Golden Tilefish Fisheries; 2026 Specifications Rulemaking 2026-04-13T12:29:22Z 0b000064b9190255 Not Assigned NMFS proposes specifications for the 2026 fishing year for the golden tilefish and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border. The proposed action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other management measures to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-13T12:29:22Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes specifications for the 2026 fishing year for the golden tilefish and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border. The proposed action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other management measures to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mid-Atlantic Blueline Tilefish and Golden Tilefish Fisheries; 2026 Specifications", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9190255"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0036 NOAA Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Revision of the Termination Date for Swordfish and Shark Limited Access Permits Rulemaking 2026-04-09T15:14:25Z 0b00006486a7b87a 0648-BN68 This proposed rule would revise the regulations regarding the termination date for swordfish and shark limited access permits (LAPs). Currently, when a swordfish or shark LAP is not renewed within a year of the expiration date, the permit terminates and can no longer be renewed or used. This action would remove the termination date and allow permits to be renewed at any time. This action would stop the further loss of swordfish and shark LAPs and may benefit permit holders by providing them the ability to renew their LAPs more than one year past their expiration. This action would have no practical effect on harvest levels of swordfish and shark species and is administrative in nature.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-09T15:14:25Z", "dkAbstract": "This proposed rule would revise the regulations regarding the termination date for swordfish and shark limited access permits (LAPs). Currently, when a swordfish or shark LAP is not renewed within a year of the expiration date, the permit terminates and can no longer be renewed or used. This action would remove the termination date and allow permits to be renewed at any time. This action would stop the further loss of swordfish and shark LAPs and may benefit permit holders by providing them the ability to renew their LAPs more than one year past their expiration. This action would have no practical effect on harvest levels of swordfish and shark species and is administrative in nature.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Revision of the Termination Date for Swordfish and Shark Limited Access Permits", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN68", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486a7b87a"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0999 NOAA Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Operations of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active Sonar in the Western and Central North Pacific Ocean and Eastern Indian Ocean Rulemaking 2026-04-08T13:18:43Z 0b000064b906ef90 0648-BN61 NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities using Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) Low Frequency Active (LFA) sonar systems in the western and central North Pacific and eastern Indian oceans over the course of 7 years from August 2026 through August 2033. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-08T13:18:43Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities using Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) Low Frequency Active (LFA) sonar systems in the western and central North Pacific and eastern Indian oceans over the course of 7 years from August 2026 through August 2033. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Operations of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active Sonar in the Western and Central North Pacific Ocean and Eastern Indian Ocean", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN61", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b906ef90"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0116 NOAA Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2025 and 2026 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish Rulemaking 2026-04-06T17:56:20Z 0b00006486787240 Not Assigned NMFS proposes 2025 and 2026 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2025 and 2026 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP). The 2025 harvest specifications supersede those previously set in the final 2024 and 2025 harvest specifications, and the 2026 harvest specifications will be superseded in early 2026 when the final 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications are published. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-04-06T17:56:20Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes 2025 and 2026 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2025 and 2026 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP). The 2025 harvest specifications supersede those previously set in the final 2024 and 2025 harvest specifications, and the 2026 harvest specifications will be superseded in early 2026 when the final 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications are published. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2025 and 2026 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486787240"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0001 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2025 Specifications and Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-03-26T18:28:46Z 0b00006486899b77 0648-BN19 Through this final rule, NMFS establishes fishery management measures for the 2025 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California, and the 2026 salmon seasons opening earlier than May 16, 2025, under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The fishery management measures vary by fishery and by area, and establish fishing areas, seasons, quotas, legal gear, recreational fishing days and catch limits, possession and landing restrictions, and minimum lengths for salmon taken in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (3-200 nautical miles (nm); 5.6-370.4 kilometers (km)) off Washington, Oregon, and California. The management measures are intended to prevent overfishing and to apportion the ocean harvest equitably among treaty Indian, non-Indian commercial, and recreational fisheries. The measures are also intended to allow a portion of the salmon runs to escape the ocean fisheries in order to provide for spawning escapement, comply with applicable law, and to provide fishing opportunity for inside fisheries (fisheries occurring in state waters).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-26T18:28:46Z", "dkAbstract": "Through this final rule, NMFS establishes fishery management measures for the 2025 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California, and the 2026 salmon seasons opening earlier than May 16, 2025, under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The fishery management measures vary by fishery and by area, and establish fishing areas, seasons, quotas, legal gear, recreational fishing days and catch limits, possession and landing restrictions, and minimum lengths for salmon taken in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (3-200 nautical miles (nm); 5.6-370.4 kilometers (km)) off Washington, Oregon, and California. The management measures are intended to prevent overfishing and to apportion the ocean harvest equitably among treaty Indian, non-Indian commercial, and recreational fisheries. The measures are also intended to allow a portion of the salmon runs to escape the ocean fisheries in order to provide for spawning escapement, comply with applicable law, and to provide fishing opportunity for inside fisheries (fisheries occurring in state waters).\n", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2025 Specifications and Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN19", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486899b77"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2019-0155 NOAA Comprehensive Fishery Management Plans for Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. John, and St. Croix Rulemaking 2026-03-24T12:30:42Z 0b00006484247843 0648-BD32 The Caribbean Fishery Management Council has submitted the Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Puerto Rico Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (Puerto Rico FMP), the Comprehensive FMP for the St. Thomas and St. John EEZ (St. Thomas and St. John FMP), and the Comprehensive FMP for the St. Croix EEZ (St. Croix FMP) for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. If approved by the Secretary of Commerce, theses three new FMPs would repeal the existing U.S. Caribbean-wide FMPs: the Reef Fish FMP, the Spiny Lobster FMP, the Queen Conch FMP, and the Coral FMP. Each new island FMP will include all fishery management measures (e.g. seasonal and area closures, size and bag limits) presently included in the Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Queen Conch, and Coral FMPs that are applicable to that island’s EEZ as well as new and/or updated measures specific to each island’s EEZ/island group . These new/updated measures include a revised list of managed species and stock/stock complex organization, new status determination criteria (SDC) and management reference points, new or updated accountability measures (AM), essential fish habitat (EFH) descriptions for species new to management, and updated framework procedures.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-24T12:30:42Z", "dkAbstract": "The Caribbean Fishery Management Council has submitted the Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Puerto Rico Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (Puerto Rico FMP), the Comprehensive FMP for the St. Thomas and St. John EEZ (St. Thomas and St. John FMP), and the Comprehensive FMP for the St. Croix EEZ (St. Croix FMP) for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. If approved by the Secretary of Commerce, theses three new FMPs would repeal the existing U.S. Caribbean-wide FMPs: the Reef Fish FMP, the Spiny Lobster FMP, the Queen Conch FMP, and the Coral FMP. Each new island FMP will include all fishery management measures (e.g. seasonal and area closures, size and bag limits) presently included in the Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Queen Conch, and Coral FMPs that are applicable to that island\u2019s EEZ as well as new and/or updated measures specific to each island\u2019s EEZ/island group . These new/updated measures include a revised list of managed species and stock/stock complex organization, new status determination criteria (SDC) and management reference points, new or updated accountability measures (AM), essential fish habitat (EFH) descriptions for species new to management, and updated framework procedures.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Comprehensive Fishery Management Plans for Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. John, and St. Croix", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BD32", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006484247843"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0032 NOAA Framework Action 3 under the St. Croix and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans Rulemaking 2026-03-24T12:26:04Z 0b00006486a607f6 0648-BN62 NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Framework Action 3 under the St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John Fishery Management Plans, as prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council. If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the annual catch limits for queen triggerfish in federal waters around St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John. The purpose of the proposed rule and Framework Action 3 is to update management reference points for queen triggerfish under the FMPs consistent with the most recent stock assessment to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-24T12:26:04Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Framework Action 3 under the St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John Fishery Management Plans, as prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council. If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the annual catch limits for queen triggerfish in federal waters around St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John. The purpose of the proposed rule and Framework Action 3 is to update management reference points for queen triggerfish under the FMPs consistent with the most recent stock assessment to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Framework Action 3 under the St. Croix and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN62", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486a607f6"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0034 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Biennial Specifications; 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 Specifications for Pacific Mackerel Rulemaking 2026-03-18T22:16:00Z 0b00006486a6585b 0648-BN75 NMFS proposes to implement harvest specifications for U.S. West Coast Pacific mackerel stock in the exclusive economic zone for the fishing years (season) 2025–2026 and 2026–2027. If the fishery attains the annual catch target in either fishing season, the directed fishery will close, reserving the 1,000-mt difference between the harvest guideline and annual catch target as a set-aside for incidental landings in other Coastal Pelagic Species fisheries and other sources of mortality. This rulemaking is intended to conserve and manage the U.S. West Coast Pacific mackerel stock.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-18T22:16:00Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to implement harvest specifications for U.S. West Coast Pacific mackerel stock in the exclusive economic zone for the fishing years (season) 2025\u20132026 and 2026\u20132027. If the fishery attains the annual catch target in either fishing season, the directed fishery will close, reserving the 1,000-mt difference between the harvest guideline and annual catch target as a set-aside for incidental landings in other Coastal Pelagic Species fisheries and other sources of mortality. This rulemaking is intended to conserve and manage the U.S. West Coast Pacific mackerel stock.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Biennial Specifications; 2025\u20132026 and 2026\u20132027 Specifications for Pacific Mackerel", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN75", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486a6585b"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1230 NOAA Amendment 25 (Revised) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-03-12T17:30:42Z 0b000064b909ad8b 0648-BO26 If approved, Amendment 25 would revise the stocks of Atlantic cod managed in the FMP and include measures in the FMP necessary to manage the 4 stocks of Atlantic cod in U.S. waters. This action is necessary to incorporate the best scientific information available and establish required management measures under the FMP.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-12T17:30:42Z", "dkAbstract": "If approved, Amendment 25 would revise the stocks of Atlantic cod managed in the FMP and include measures in the FMP necessary to manage the 4 stocks of Atlantic cod in U.S. waters. This action is necessary to incorporate the best scientific information available and establish required management measures under the FMP.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Amendment 25 (Revised) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO26", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b909ad8b"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0140 NOAA Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery; 2024-2027 Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Specifications Rulemaking 2026-03-12T13:40:39Z 0b0000648622fcee Not Assigned We are proposing the quota for the 2024 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery, including an annual catch limit and total allowable landings limit, and projecting quotas for the 2025-2027 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery. This action is necessary to establish allowable red crab harvest levels that will prevent overfishing.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-12T13:40:39Z", "dkAbstract": "We are proposing the quota for the 2024 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery, including an annual catch limit and total allowable landings limit, and projecting quotas for the 2025-2027 Atlantic deep-sea red crab fishery. This action is necessary to establish allowable red crab harvest levels that will prevent overfishing.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery; 2024-2027 Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Specifications", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648622fcee"} single_get
NOAA_FRDOC_0001 NOAA FR Pending Documents Rulemaking 2026-03-12T12:55:22Z 0b000064802e3286 Not Assigned FR document needs to be moved to rulemaking docket.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-12T12:55:22Z", "dkAbstract": "FR document needs to be moved to rulemaking docket.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "FR Pending Documents", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064802e3286"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1164 NOAA Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish Rulemaking 2026-03-11T15:46:48Z 0b000064b908e6f6 Not Assigned NMFS proposes 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2026 and 2027 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). The final 2026 harvest specifications will supersede those previously set in the final 2025 and 2026 harvest specifications, and the 2027 harvest specifications will be superseded in early 2027 when the final 2027 and 2028 harvest specifications are published. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-11T15:46:48Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2026 and 2027 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). The final 2026 harvest specifications will supersede those previously set in the final 2025 and 2026 harvest specifications, and the 2027 harvest specifications will be superseded in early 2027 when the final 2027 and 2028 harvest specifications are published. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b908e6f6"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0045 NOAA Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Gear Marking and Entanglement Risk Reduction Rulemaking 2026-03-10T16:00:33Z 0b0000648648d018 0648-BN00 This rulemaking proposes gear marking requirements and entanglement risk reduction measures for the non-tribal, commercial non-trawl, Pacific coast groundfish fishery, including a single line allowance for marking bottom-tending longline and pot gears. This rulemaking consists of mandatory requirements and voluntary measures. Specifically, measures proposed in this rule would apply to non-tribal commercial vessels harvesting groundfish with pot and bottom longline gears.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-10T16:00:33Z", "dkAbstract": "This rulemaking proposes gear marking requirements and entanglement risk reduction measures for the non-tribal, commercial non-trawl, Pacific coast groundfish fishery, including a single line allowance for marking bottom-tending longline and pot gears. This rulemaking consists of mandatory requirements and voluntary measures. Specifically, measures proposed in this rule would apply to non-tribal commercial vessels harvesting groundfish with pot and bottom longline gears.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Gear Marking and Entanglement Risk Reduction", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN00", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648648d018"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1098 NOAA Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish Rulemaking 2026-03-10T15:46:39Z 0b000064b90881fc Not Assigned NMFS proposes 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2026 and 2027 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP). The 2026 harvest specifications supersede those previously set in the final 2025 and 2026 harvest specifications, and the 2027 harvest specifications will be superseded in early 2027 when the final 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications are published. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-10T15:46:39Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2026 and 2027 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP). The 2026 harvest specifications supersede those previously set in the final 2025 and 2026 harvest specifications, and the 2027 harvest specifications will be superseded in early 2027 when the final 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications are published. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b90881fc"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1466 NOAA Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2026 Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications, 2026 Tribal Allocation, and 2026 Incidental Set-Aside Rulemaking 2026-03-09T18:56:53Z 0b000064b90c01a2 0648-BO33 NMFS issues this proposed rule to establish the 2026 Tribal allocation of Pacific whiting and set-aside of Pacific whiting for research and incidental mortality in non-groundfish fisheries. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, achieve optimum yield, ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available, and provide for the implementation of Tribal treaty fishing rights.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-09T18:56:53Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS issues this proposed rule to establish the 2026 Tribal allocation of Pacific whiting and set-aside of Pacific whiting for research and incidental mortality in non-groundfish fisheries. The proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, achieve optimum yield, ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available, and provide for the implementation of Tribal treaty fishing rights.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2026 Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications, 2026 Tribal Allocation, and 2026 Incidental Set-Aside", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO33", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b90c01a2"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0661 NOAA Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 58B Rulemaking 2026-03-09T11:54:51Z 0b000064b91bb195 0648-BN91 This action would revise the catch limits, set a recreational ACL, and revise the recreational accountability measures for Gulf Deep-Water Grouper , and would revise the status determination criteria and sector allocations.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-09T11:54:51Z", "dkAbstract": "This action would revise the catch limits, set a recreational ACL, and revise the recreational accountability measures for Gulf Deep-Water Grouper , and would revise the status determination criteria and sector allocations.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 58B", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN91", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91bb195"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0047 NOAA Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area Revisions Rulemaking 2026-03-06T19:41:51Z 0b000064b8d3e6a5 0648-BN95 NMFS issues these proposed regulations to remove the Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area off central California for all groundfish fisheries and implement a new Groundfish Exclusion Area for all groundfish fisheries to protect sensitive habitat. The purpose of this proposed rule is to simplify regulatory complexity associated with other overlapping fishery closures in the Cordell Bank area while still protecting the Cordell Bank ecosystem. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, NMFS also announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment that analyzes the potential effects of the associated proposed rule.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-06T19:41:51Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS issues these proposed regulations to remove the Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area off central California for all groundfish fisheries and implement a new Groundfish Exclusion Area for all groundfish fisheries to protect sensitive habitat. The purpose of this proposed rule is to simplify regulatory complexity associated with other overlapping fishery closures in the Cordell Bank area while still protecting the Cordell Bank ecosystem. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, NMFS also announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment that analyzes the potential effects of the associated proposed rule.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area Revisions", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN95", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8d3e6a5"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0794 NOAA Framework 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf and Atlantic Region Modifications to Spanish Mackerel Catch Limits in the Gulf of America Rulemaking 2026-03-04T16:47:58Z 0b000064b91ea5b7 0648-BN89 Framework Amendment 14 would reduce the Gulf Spanish mackerel stock annual catch limit from 11.3 to 9.63 million pounds. Additionally, Framework Amendment 14 would modify the in-season closure accountability measure to be a post season monitoring accountability measure               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T16:47:58Z", "dkAbstract": "Framework Amendment 14 would reduce the Gulf Spanish mackerel stock annual catch limit from 11.3 to 9.63 million pounds. Additionally, Framework Amendment 14 would modify the in-season closure accountability measure to be a post season monitoring accountability measure", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Framework 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf and Atlantic Region Modifications to Spanish Mackerel Catch Limits in the Gulf of America", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN89", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91ea5b7"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2021-0026 NOAA Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research Rulemaking 2026-03-04T16:16:26Z 0b00006484a5b3d8 0648-BG31 NMFS’s Office of Protected Resources (OPR) has received a request from NMFS’s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to take marine mammals incidental to fisheries research conducted in multiple specified geographical regions, over the course of five years from the date of issuance. As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern that take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T16:16:26Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS\u2019s Office of Protected Resources (OPR) has received a request from NMFS\u2019s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to take marine mammals incidental to fisheries research conducted in multiple specified geographical regions, over the course of five years from the date of issuance. As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern that take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BG31", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006484a5b3d8"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2022-0109 NOAA Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Ocean Wind 1 Wind Energy Facility Offshore of New Jersey Rulemaking 2026-03-04T16:16:07Z 0b000064854276cf 0648-BL36 NMFS has received a request for Incidental Take Regulation (ITR) and associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) from Ocean Wind, LLC (Ocean Wind), a subsidiary of Orsted Wind Power North America, LLC’s (Orsted) and a joint venture partner of the Public Service Enterprise Group Renewable Generation, LLC (PSEG), for the incidental take of small numbers of marine mammals during the construction of an offshore wind energy facility (Ocean Wind 1) in a designated lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS-A-0498) offshore of New Jersey. The requested ITR would govern the authorization of take, by both Level A and Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over a 5-year period incidental to construction-related pile driving activities (impact and vibratory), potential unexploded ordnances or munitions and explosives of concern (UXOs/MECs) detonation, and high-resolution geophysical (HRG) site characterization surveys conducted by Ocean Wind in Federal and State waters off of New Jersey for the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind energy facility. A final ITR would allow for the issuance of a LOA to Ocean Wind for a 5-year period. As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS requests comments on its proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T16:16:07Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request for Incidental Take Regulation (ITR) and associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) from Ocean Wind, LLC (Ocean Wind), a subsidiary of Orsted Wind Power North America, LLC\u2019s (Orsted) and a joint venture partner of the Public Service Enterprise Group Renewable Generation, LLC (PSEG), for the incidental take of small numbers of marine mammals during the construction of an offshore wind energy facility (Ocean Wind 1) in a designated lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS-A-0498) offshore of New Jersey. The requested ITR would govern the authorization of take, by both Level A and Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over a 5-year period incidental to construction-related pile driving activities (impact and vibratory), potential unexploded ordnances or munitions and explosives of concern (UXOs/MECs) detonation, and high-resolution geophysical (HRG) site characterization surveys conducted by Ocean Wind in Federal and State waters off of New Jersey for the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind energy facility. A final ITR would allow for the issuance of a LOA to Ocean Wind for a 5-year period. As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS requests comments on its proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Ocean Wind 1 Wind Energy Facility Offshore of New Jersey", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BL36", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId"… single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0012 NOAA Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Farm Project Offshore New York Rulemaking 2026-03-04T16:15:59Z 0b0000648561396f 0648-BL67 NMFS has received a request from Sunrise Wind, LLC (Sunrise Wind), a 50/50 joint venture between Ørsted North America, Inc. (Ørsted) and Eversource Investment, LLC, for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take, by Level A harassment and/or Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over the course of 5 years (2023-2028) incidental to construction of the Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Farm Project offshore of New York in a designated lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS-A-0487). Project activities likely to result in incidental take include pile driving (impact and vibratory), potential unexploded ordnance or munitions and explosives of concern (UXO/MEC) detonation, and vessel-based site assessment surveys using high-resolution geophysical (HRG) equipment. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued. The proposed regulations would be effective November 20, 2023 - November 19, 2028.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T16:15:59Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from Sunrise Wind, LLC (Sunrise Wind), a 50/50 joint venture between \u00d8rsted North America, Inc. (\u00d8rsted) and Eversource Investment, LLC, for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take, by Level A harassment and/or Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over the course of 5 years (2023-2028) incidental to construction of the Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Farm Project offshore of New York in a designated lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS-A-0487). Project activities likely to result in incidental take include pile driving (impact and vibratory), potential unexploded ordnance or munitions and explosives of concern (UXO/MEC) detonation, and vessel-based site assessment surveys using high-resolution geophysical (HRG) equipment. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued. The proposed regulations would be effective November 20, 2023 - November 19, 2028.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Farm Project Offshore New York", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BL67", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648561396f"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0030 NOAA Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project Offshore of Virginia Rulemaking 2026-03-04T16:15:52Z 0b00006485742cd7 0648-BL74 NMFS has received a request from the Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia (Dominion Energy), for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take, by Level A harassment and Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over the course of 5 years (2024-2029) incidental to construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial (CVOW-C) project offshore of Virginia within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Area OCS-A 0483 (Lease Area) and associated Export Cable Routes. Project activities likely to result in incidental take include pile driving activities (impact and vibratory) and site assessment surveys using high-resolution geophysical (HRG) equipment. NMFS requests comments on its proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the 2 requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final notice of our decision. The proposed regulations, if promulgated, would be effective February 5, 2024 through February 4, 2029.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T16:15:52Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from the Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia (Dominion Energy), for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take, by Level A harassment and Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over the course of 5 years (2024-2029) incidental to construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial (CVOW-C) project offshore of Virginia within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Area OCS-A 0483 (Lease Area) and associated Export Cable Routes. Project activities likely to result in incidental take include pile driving activities (impact and vibratory) and site assessment surveys using high-resolution geophysical (HRG) equipment. NMFS requests comments on its proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the 2 requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final notice of our decision. The proposed regulations, if promulgated, would be effective February 5, 2024 through February 4, 2029.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project Offshore of Virginia", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BL74", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006485742cd7"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0068 NOAA Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Atlantic Shores South Project Offshore of New Jersey Rulemaking 2026-03-04T16:15:44Z 0b00006485993953 0648-BL73 NMFS has received a request from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC (Atlantic Shores), a joint venture between EDF-RE Offshore Development LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF Renewables, Inc.) and Shell New Energies US LLC, for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and associated Letters of Authorization (LOAs) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take, by Level A harassment and Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over the course of 5 years (2025 - 2029) incidental to the construction of Atlantic Shores South located offshore of New Jersey within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Area OCS-A 0499 (Lease Area) and associated ECCs (ECR Area). Atlantic Shores South would be divided into two projects: Project 1 and Project 2 (the combined hereafter referred to as the “Project Area”) and Atlantic Shores has requested a 5-year LOA for each Project, both issued under these proposed regulations. Atlantic Shores’ activities likely to result in incidental take include impact and vibratory pile driving and site assessment surveys using high-resolution geophysical (HRG) equipment within the Lease Area and Export Cable Corridor (ECC). NMFS requests comments on its proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule documenting our decision.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T16:15:44Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC (Atlantic Shores), a joint venture between EDF-RE Offshore Development LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF Renewables, Inc.) and Shell New Energies US LLC, for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and associated Letters of Authorization (LOAs) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take, by Level A harassment and Level B harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals over the course of 5 years (2025 - 2029) incidental to the construction of Atlantic Shores South located offshore of New Jersey within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Area OCS-A 0499 (Lease Area) and associated ECCs (ECR Area). Atlantic Shores South would be divided into two projects: Project 1 and Project 2 (the combined hereafter referred to as the \u201cProject Area\u201d) and Atlantic Shores has requested a 5-year LOA for each Project, both issued under these proposed regulations. Atlantic Shores\u2019 activities likely to result in incidental take include impact and vibratory pile driving and site assessment surveys using high-resolution geophysical (HRG) equipment within the Lease Area and Export Cable Corridor (ECC). NMFS requests comments on its proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule documenting our decision.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Atlantic Shores South Project Offshore of New Jersey", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking",… single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2019-0035 NOAA Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic HMS FMP Rulemaking 2026-03-04T14:58:57Z 0b00006483b82974 0648-BI10 NMFS is developing a proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) pursuant to the rulemaking authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA) Section 304(g). The Amendment considers changes on two different but related topics. First, the Amendment considers ways to collect data inside areas that are currently closed to commercial pelagic longline or bottom longline fishing. These closed areas have been in place since the early 2000s, and the prohibition on fishing during all or part of the year has led to a commensurate decrease in fishery-dependent data. These data are needed to fully assess the effectiveness of the existing closed areas in meeting conservation and management goals, including preventing overfishing, reducing bycatch, protecting species listed under the Endangered Species Act and protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and maximizing U.S. fishermen’s access to fishery resources. In the Amendment, NMFS considers ways to modify the spatial and temporal aspects of four closed areas (Mid-Atlantic shark bottom longline, Charleston Bump pelagic longline, East Florida Coast pelagic longline, and DeSoto Canyon pelagic longline closed areas) to allow data collection in certain areas and times where and when risk of bycatch interactions are minimized. Second, Amendment 15 would also include cost allocation alternatives for the HMS Electronic Monitoring (EM) Program for the pelagic longline fishery. NMFS historically has paid all the costs of this EM program. In light of NMFS Policy 04-115-02 (Cost Allocation in EM Programs for Federally Managed U.S. Fisheries), Amendment 15 would consider alternatives to transition “sampling costs” (as defined in Policy 04-115-02) to industry, while the agency remains responsible for administrative costs.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T14:58:57Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is developing a proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) pursuant to the rulemaking authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA) Section 304(g). The Amendment considers changes on two different but related topics. First, the Amendment considers ways to collect data inside areas that are currently closed to commercial pelagic longline or bottom longline fishing. These closed areas have been in place since the early 2000s, and the prohibition on fishing during all or part of the year has led to a commensurate decrease in fishery-dependent data. These data are needed to fully assess the effectiveness of the existing closed areas in meeting conservation and management goals, including preventing overfishing, reducing bycatch, protecting species listed under the Endangered Species Act and protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and maximizing U.S. fishermen\u2019s access to fishery resources. In the Amendment, NMFS considers ways to modify the spatial and temporal aspects of four closed areas (Mid-Atlantic shark bottom longline, Charleston Bump pelagic longline, East Florida Coast pelagic longline, and DeSoto Canyon pelagic longline closed areas) to allow data collection in certain areas and times where and when risk of bycatch interactions are minimized. Second, Amendment 15 would also include cost allocation alternatives for the HMS Electronic Monitoring (EM) Program for the pelagic longline fishery. NMFS historically has paid all the costs of this EM program. In light of NMFS Policy 04-115-02 (Cost Allocation in EM Programs for Federally Managed U.S. Fisheries), Amendment 15 would consider alternatives to transition \u201csampling costs\u201d (as defined in Policy 04-115-02) to industry, while the agency remains responsible for administrative co… single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0364 NOAA Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule Rulemaking 2026-03-04T13:56:12Z 0b000064b9187b16 0648-BO42 NMFS is considering deregulatory action to modify and modernize the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. The goal of this initiative is to reduce unnecessary regulatory and economic burdens on the regulated community by replacing current seasonal speed restrictions with alternative management areas and advanced, technology-based, strike-avoidance measures that maintain or enhance conservation efficacy for the endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis).               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-04T13:56:12Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is considering deregulatory action to modify and modernize the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. The goal of this initiative is to reduce unnecessary regulatory and economic burdens on the regulated community by replacing current seasonal speed restrictions with alternative management areas and advanced, technology-based, strike-avoidance measures that maintain or enhance conservation efficacy for the endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis).", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO42", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9187b16"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0265 NOAA Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Sea Ice Road and Trail Construction, Use, and Maintenance Activities along the Beaufort Sea Coast in Alaska Rulemaking 2026-03-02T18:14:53Z 0b000064b9182322 Not Assigned NMFS has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for promulgation of incidental take regulations (ITR) and issuance of an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) that would authorize continued take of marine mammals over 5 years (2026-2031) incidental to the construction, maintenance and use of sea ice roads, trails and adjacent ice pads after the expiration of the existing ITR and LOA. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations setting forth permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on such marine mammal stocks (i.e., mitigation measures), and requirements pertaining to monitoring and reporting takes and requests comments on the proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if promulgated.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-03-02T18:14:53Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for promulgation of incidental take regulations (ITR) and issuance of an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) that would authorize continued take of marine mammals over 5 years (2026-2031) incidental to the construction, maintenance and use of sea ice roads, trails and adjacent ice pads after the expiration of the existing ITR and LOA. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations setting forth permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on such marine mammal stocks (i.e., mitigation measures), and requirements pertaining to monitoring and reporting takes and requests comments on the proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if promulgated.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Sea Ice Road and Trail Construction, Use, and Maintenance Activities along the Beaufort Sea Coast in Alaska", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b9182322"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1197 NOAA Amendment 21 to the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-02-27T19:57:23Z 0b000064b909522a 0648-BO17 This action would authorize both surfclams and ocean quahogs to be landed on the same fishing trip. To ensure accurate accounting for the catch, the amendment would also implement additional monitoring and reporting requirements at sea and in dealer processing facilities where the mixed landings would be sorted.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-27T19:57:23Z", "dkAbstract": "This action would authorize both surfclams and ocean quahogs to be landed on the same fishing trip. To ensure accurate accounting for the catch, the amendment would also implement additional monitoring and reporting requirements at sea and in dealer processing facilities where the mixed landings would be sorted.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Amendment 21 to the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO17", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b909522a"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2017-0117 NOAA Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on the Pribilof Islands Rulemaking 2026-02-26T14:49:49Z 0b00006482b18c07 0648-BH25 NMFS is modifying the subsistence use regulations for the Eastern Pacific stock of northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in response to a petition from the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island, Tribal Government (ACSPI). This rule simplifies the regulations and authorizes Pribilovians who reside on St. Paul Island, Alaska, to kill for subsistence uses each year up to 2,000 male fur seals less than seven years old (defined as juvenile males), including young of the year (also called pups). This rule authorizes up to 20 mortalities of female fur seals per year (and any female mortality will be included in the 2,000 fur seals authorized for subsistence use per year). This rule allows the taking of fur seals on St. Paul Island over two subsistence use seasons annually: One season from January 1 through May 31 using firearms to hunt, and the second season from June 23 through December 31 without using firearms for the harvest. In addition, the rule authorizes Pribilovians who reside on St. George Island, Alaska, to kill each year up to 500 male fur seals during harvests for subsistence use, including authorization of up to three female mortalities each year (and any female mortality will be included in the 500 fur seals authorized for subsistence use per year). Finally, the rule streamlines and simplifies the regulations by eliminating several duplicative and unnecessary regulations governing Pribilovians on St. Paul and St. George Islands.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-26T14:49:49Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is modifying the subsistence use regulations for the Eastern Pacific stock of northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in response to a petition from the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island, Tribal Government (ACSPI). This rule simplifies the regulations and authorizes Pribilovians who reside on St. Paul Island, Alaska, to kill for subsistence uses each year up to 2,000 male fur seals less than seven years old (defined as juvenile males), including young of the year (also called pups). This rule authorizes up to 20 mortalities of female fur seals per year (and any female mortality will be included in the 2,000 fur seals authorized for subsistence use per year). This rule allows the taking of fur seals on St. Paul Island over two subsistence use seasons annually: One season from January 1 through May 31 using firearms to hunt, and the second season from June 23 through December 31 without using firearms for the harvest. In addition, the rule authorizes Pribilovians who reside on St. George Island, Alaska, to kill each year up to 500 male fur seals during harvests for subsistence use, including authorization of up to three female mortalities each year (and any female mortality will be included in the 500 fur seals authorized for subsistence use per year). Finally, the rule streamlines and simplifies the regulations by eliminating several duplicative and unnecessary regulations governing Pribilovians on St. Paul and St. George Islands.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on the Pribilof Islands", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BH25", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006482b18c07"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2016-0131 NOAA Proposed Critical Habitat for the Threatened Indo-Pacific Corals Rulemaking 2026-02-26T14:35:35Z 0b00006482243341 0648-BG26 On November 27, 2020, we, NMFS, published in the Federal Register a proposal to designate 17 island units of critical habitat in the Pacific Islands Region for 7 Indo-Pacific coral species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on public comments and new information regarding the interpretation of the records of the listed corals and application to critical habitat, a substantial revision of the proposed rule is warranted. Accordingly, we are withdrawing the 2020 proposed rule and publishing this new proposed rule. We propose to designate critical habitat for five of the seven coral species that were addressed in the 2020 proposed rule: Acropora globiceps, Acropora retusa, Acropora speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis. Proposed critical habitat includes 16 island units encompassing approximately 251 square kilometers (km2; 97 square miles, mi2) of marine habitat. Several areas are ineligible for critical habitat because of final Department of Defense Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans that we have determined will benefit the listed corals. We have considered economic, national security, and other relevant impacts of the proposed designations, but are not proposing to exclude any areas from the critical habitat designations due to anticipated impacts.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-26T14:35:35Z", "dkAbstract": "On November 27, 2020, we, NMFS, published in the Federal Register a proposal to designate 17 island units of critical habitat in the Pacific Islands Region for 7 Indo-Pacific coral species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on public comments and new information regarding the interpretation of the records of the listed corals and application to critical habitat, a substantial revision of the proposed rule is warranted. Accordingly, we are withdrawing the 2020 proposed rule and publishing this new proposed rule. We propose to designate critical habitat for five of the seven coral species that were addressed in the 2020 proposed rule: Acropora globiceps, Acropora retusa, Acropora speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis. Proposed critical habitat includes 16 island units encompassing approximately 251 square kilometers (km2; 97 square miles, mi2) of marine habitat. Several areas are ineligible for critical habitat because of final Department of Defense Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans that we have determined will benefit the listed corals. We have considered economic, national security, and other relevant impacts of the proposed designations, but are not proposing to exclude any areas from the critical habitat designations due to anticipated impacts.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Proposed Critical Habitat for the Threatened Indo-Pacific Corals", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BG26", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006482243341"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0727 NOAA Abbreviated Framework Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region Rulemaking 2026-02-25T20:43:15Z 0b000064b91dae76 0648-BO28 The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council) is proposing changes to federal regulations for South Atlantic blueline tilefish through Abbreviated Framework Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Snapper Grouper FMP). The abbreviated framework action would increase the annual catch limits (ACL) based on the South Atlantic SSC’s updated total ABC recommendation for the South Atlantic region developed as part of SEDAR 92 (2025), in combination with the joint South Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic SSC recommendations for the area north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-25T20:43:15Z", "dkAbstract": "The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council) is proposing changes to federal regulations for South Atlantic blueline tilefish through Abbreviated Framework Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Snapper Grouper FMP). The abbreviated framework action would increase the annual catch limits (ACL) based on the South Atlantic SSC\u2019s updated total ABC recommendation for the South Atlantic region developed as part of SEDAR 92 (2025), in combination with the joint South Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic SSC recommendations for the area north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Abbreviated Framework Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO28", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91dae76"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0735 NOAA 2026 and Projected 2027 Summer Flounder and Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Specifications Rulemaking 2026-02-24T16:55:59Z 0b000064b8f64c27 0648-BO09 NMFS is proposing the Council and the Commission’s Bluefish Board recommended 2026 and projected 2027 summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish specifications. This action would set the acceptable biological catch (ABC) limits, as well as the recreational and commercial annual catch limits (ACL), annual catch targets (ACT), commercial quotas, and recreational harvest limits (RHL) for all four species. No changes to the commercial management measures are being proposed. An increase the possession limits in the recreational bluefish fishery are proposed. Recreational management measures for the other species will be implemented at a later date through a separate action.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-24T16:55:59Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing the Council and the Commission\u2019s Bluefish Board recommended 2026 and projected 2027 summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish specifications. This action would set the acceptable biological catch (ABC) limits, as well as the recreational and commercial annual catch limits (ACL), annual catch targets (ACT), commercial quotas, and recreational harvest limits (RHL) for all four species. No changes to the commercial management measures are being proposed. An increase the possession limits in the recreational bluefish fishery are proposed. Recreational management measures for the other species will be implemented at a later date through a separate action.\n", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "2026 and Projected 2027 Summer Flounder and Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Specifications", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO09", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8f64c27"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0638 NOAA Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America Rulemaking 2026-02-24T15:16:42Z 0b000064b8efe3f5 0648-BO19 NMFS' Office of Protected Resources has received a request from the NMFS' Office of Policy for the reimplementation of ITRs governing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA). Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposed rule and will consider public comments relevant to this proposed rule prior to issuing any final rule.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-24T15:16:42Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS' Office of Protected Resources has received a request from the NMFS' Office of Policy for the reimplementation of ITRs governing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA). Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposed rule and will consider public comments relevant to this proposed rule prior to issuing any final rule.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO19", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8efe3f5"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0052 NOAA Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska Rulemaking 2026-02-20T14:01:19Z 0b000064b8dc66d0 0648-BN57 NMFS has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for regulations allowing for the take of marine mammals incidental to activities conducted in support of oil and gas exploration, development, production, and decommissioning in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of 5 years (2025-2030). As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern the requested take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the requested MMPA regulations. Agency responses to received comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-20T14:01:19Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for regulations allowing for the take of marine mammals incidental to activities conducted in support of oil and gas exploration, development, production, and decommissioning in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of 5 years (2025-2030). As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern the requested take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the requested MMPA regulations. Agency responses to received comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN57", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8dc66d0"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0138 NOAA Federal Salmon Regulations for Overfished Species Rebuilding Plans Rulemaking 2026-02-19T17:11:49Z 0b00006486229740 0648-BM53 NMFS proposes revisions to regulations that implement the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This proposed action would remove a rebuilding plan for Snohomish coho salmon from regulation, as this stock has been rebuilt and is no longer required to be managed under a rebuilding plan.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-19T17:11:49Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes revisions to regulations that implement the Pacific Fishery Management Council\u2019s (Council) Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This proposed action would remove a rebuilding plan for Snohomish coho salmon from regulation, as this stock has been rebuilt and is no longer required to be managed under a rebuilding plan.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Federal Salmon Regulations for Overfished Species Rebuilding Plans", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BM53", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486229740"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0001 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2026 Specifications and Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-02-19T16:54:45Z 0b000064b911834e 0648-BO06 Through this final rule, NMFS establishes fishery specifications and management measures for the 2026 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California and the 2027 salmon seasons opening earlier than the effective date of the 2027 rule, which is expected to be no later than May 16, 2026, under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-19T16:54:45Z", "dkAbstract": "Through this final rule, NMFS establishes fishery specifications and management measures for the 2026 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California and the 2027 salmon seasons opening earlier than the effective date of the 2027 rule, which is expected to be no later than May 16, 2026, under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2026 Specifications and Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO06", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b911834e"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0900 NOAA Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast groundfish fishery; Emergency Action to temporarily increase 2026 harvest specifications and sector allocations for shortspine thornyhead, canary rockfish, and petrale sole Rulemaking 2026-02-12T23:42:56Z 0b000064b8fdcb51 0648-BO30 This emergency rule temporarily increases 2026 harvest specifications and sector allocations for shortspine thornyhead, canary rockfish, and petrale sole in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This increase in harvest specifications is based on new, recently discovered information from the latest catch-only projections, which show a higher biomass of these species available for harvest than determined by stock assessments used to set the 2025-26 harvest specifications and management measures. This action is necessary to alleviate significant direct economic loss caused by restrictive annual catch limits for these species.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-12T23:42:56Z", "dkAbstract": "This emergency rule temporarily increases 2026 harvest specifications and sector allocations for shortspine thornyhead, canary rockfish, and petrale sole in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This increase in harvest specifications is based on new, recently discovered information from the latest catch-only projections, which show a higher biomass of these species available for harvest than determined by stock assessments used to set the 2025-26 harvest specifications and management measures. This action is necessary to alleviate significant direct economic loss caused by restrictive annual catch limits for these species.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast groundfish fishery; Emergency Action to temporarily increase 2026 harvest specifications and sector allocations for shortspine thornyhead, canary rockfish, and petrale sole", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO30", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8fdcb51"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0003 NOAA Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Amendment 125 to the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Fishery Management Plan; Pacific Cod Small Boat Access Rulemaking 2026-02-12T16:24:12Z 0b000064868a23a3 0648-BM64 This action would implement amendment 125 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. This action would add a small vessel provision to the current BSAI Pacific cod jig sector in the A season. Under this provision, catch from catcher vessels using hook-and-line or pot gear that are less than or equal to 55 feet (16.8 meters) length overall harvesting Pacific cod during the jig gear A season would accrue to the jig sector allocation. This action would provide stability and additional opportunities for some fishery participants and potential new entrants.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-12T16:24:12Z", "dkAbstract": "This action would implement amendment 125 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. This action would add a small vessel provision to the current BSAI Pacific cod jig sector in the A season. Under this provision, catch from catcher vessels using hook-and-line or pot gear that are less than or equal to 55 feet (16.8 meters) length overall harvesting Pacific cod during the jig gear A season would accrue to the jig sector allocation. This action would provide stability and additional opportunities for some fishery participants and potential new entrants.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Amendment 125 to the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Fishery Management Plan; Pacific Cod Small Boat Access", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BM64", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064868a23a3"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0372 NOAA Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 36; Limited Entry Fixed Gear Follow On Actions Rulemaking 2026-02-10T17:28:41Z 0b000064b8e62a79 0648-BO02                 {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-10T17:28:41Z", "dkAbstract": null, "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 36; Limited Entry Fixed Gear Follow On Actions", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BO02", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8e62a79"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0603 NOAA Modification of the Mid-Atlantic Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan to Allow Smaller Minimum Twine Size in Regulated Gillnet Fisheries Rulemaking 2026-02-10T17:24:05Z 0b000064b8ef60be 0648-BN37 NMFS is taking a deregulatory action to revise the regulations implementing the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan (HPTRP) to ensure the HPTRP is consistent with a gillnet gear requirement previously put in place under the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan to reduce bycatch of Atlantic sturgeon. This action is necessary to inform the public about an amendment to the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan altering the minimum twine size requirement to ensure that fishermen may use the low-profile gillnet gear required by the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan and also be in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act while fishing in the New Jersey Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Reduction Area.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-10T17:24:05Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is taking a deregulatory action to revise the regulations implementing the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan (HPTRP) to ensure the HPTRP is consistent with a gillnet gear requirement previously put in place under the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan to reduce bycatch of Atlantic sturgeon. This action is necessary to inform the public about an amendment to the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan altering the minimum twine size requirement to ensure that fishermen may use the low-profile gillnet gear required by the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan and also be in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act while fishing in the New Jersey Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Reduction Area.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Modification of the Mid-Atlantic Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Plan to Allow Smaller Minimum Twine Size in Regulated Gillnet Fisheries", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN37", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8ef60be"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2026-0299 NOAA 2026 Gulf of America Inseasons Rulemaking 2026-02-06T18:34:24Z 0b000064b91838f2 Not Assigned All Gulf of America inseason actions are included in this docket.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-06T18:34:24Z", "dkAbstract": "All Gulf of America inseason actions are included in this docket.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "2026 Gulf of America Inseasons", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b91838f2"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0005 NOAA 2025 Gulf of Mexico Inseasons Rulemaking 2026-02-06T18:31:46Z 0b000064868bbf26 Not Assigned Gulf in-season actions for 2025               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-06T18:31:46Z", "dkAbstract": "Gulf in-season actions for 2025", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "2025 Gulf of Mexico Inseasons", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064868bbf26"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-1428 NOAA Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 37; Stock Definitions Rulemaking 2026-02-06T15:53:12Z 0b000064b90b2e7d Not Assigned NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted amendment 37 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (PCGFMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, amendment 37 would define stocks that are in need of conservation and management, consistent with the provisions and guidelines of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). Amendment 37 would define stocks for 27 species within the fishery management unit. Amendment 37 is necessary for NMFS to make stock status determinations, which in turn will help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, and achieve optimum yield. Amendment 37 is administrative in nature and does not change harvest levels or timing and location of fishing, nor does it revise the goals and objectives or the management frameworks of the PCGFMP.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-06T15:53:12Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted amendment 37 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (PCGFMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, amendment 37 would define stocks that are in need of conservation and management, consistent with the provisions and guidelines of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). Amendment 37 would define stocks for 27 species within the fishery management unit. Amendment 37 is necessary for NMFS to make stock status determinations, which in turn will help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, and achieve optimum yield. Amendment 37 is administrative in nature and does not change harvest levels or timing and location of fishing, nor does it revise the goals and objectives or the management frameworks of the PCGFMP.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 37; Stock Definitions", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b90b2e7d"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0051 NOAA Amendment 32 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-02-05T21:44:47Z 0b0000648588992b 0648-BM28 NMFS announces receipt of Amendment 32 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. If approved, Amendment 32 would: create a new type of Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Area; remove the Cowcod Conservation Area seaward of California for certain fisheries; create and authorize the use of Groundfish Exclusion Areas; authorize the use of Block Area Closures for groundfish non-trawl fisheries, and make necessary administrative changes to relevant sections Fishery Management Plan. These changes are anticipated to provide additional fishing opportunity to groundfish non-trawl fishery sectors, continue to rebuild yelloweye rockfish, and mitigate fishing impacts to sensitive areas.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-02-05T21:44:47Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announces receipt of Amendment 32 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. If approved, Amendment 32 would: create a new type of Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Area; remove the Cowcod Conservation Area seaward of California for certain fisheries; create and authorize the use of Groundfish Exclusion Areas; authorize the use of Block Area Closures for groundfish non-trawl fisheries, and make necessary administrative changes to relevant sections Fishery Management Plan. These changes are anticipated to provide additional fishing opportunity to groundfish non-trawl fishery sectors, continue to rebuild yelloweye rockfish, and mitigate fishing impacts to sensitive areas.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Amendment 32 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BM28", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648588992b"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0086 NOAA Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Tribal Usual and Accustomed Fishing Areas Rulemaking 2026-01-30T23:16:46Z 0b000064865dd102 0648-BN09 This final rule implements the order in United States v. Washington that sets forth updated boundaries of the usual and accustomed (U&A) fishing areas of the Hoh Indian Tribe in the Pacific Ocean.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-30T23:16:46Z", "dkAbstract": "This final rule implements the order in United States v. Washington that sets forth updated boundaries of the usual and accustomed (U&A) fishing areas of the Hoh Indian Tribe in the Pacific Ocean.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Tribal Usual and Accustomed Fishing Areas", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN09", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064865dd102"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0636 NOAA Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington Rulemaking 2026-01-27T16:14:18Z 0b000064b8efadb4 0648-BN42 NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for incidental take regulations (ITR) and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of small numbers of marine mammals over 5 years (2026-2031) incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project (DERP) in Hood Canal, Washington. NMFS requests public comments and will consider them prior to making any final decision on the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-27T16:14:18Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for incidental take regulations (ITR) and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of small numbers of marine mammals over 5 years (2026-2031) incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project (DERP) in Hood Canal, Washington. NMFS requests public comments and will consider them prior to making any final decision on the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN42", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8efadb4"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0049 NOAA 2025-2027 Atlantic Herring Specifications Rulemaking 2026-01-22T21:21:43Z 0b000064b8d5f243 0648-BN40 NMFS proposes new 2025 harvest specifications and river herring and shad catch caps for the Atlantic herring fishery, and projects specifications and catch caps for 2026 and 2027, as recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council. This action also proposes to update the target rebuilding date for Atlantic herring. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information from a 2024 management track assessment and to achieve the goals and objectives of the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan, including preventing overfishing, helping rebuild an overfished stock, and achieving optimum yield on a continuing basis.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-22T21:21:43Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes new 2025 harvest specifications and river herring and shad catch caps for the Atlantic herring fishery, and projects specifications and catch caps for 2026 and 2027, as recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council. This action also proposes to update the target rebuilding date for Atlantic herring. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information from a 2024 management track assessment and to achieve the goals and objectives of the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan, including preventing overfishing, helping rebuild an overfished stock, and achieving optimum yield on a continuing basis.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "2025-2027 Atlantic Herring Specifications", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN40", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8d5f243"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0155 NOAA Fraser River Pink Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders Rulemaking 2026-01-21T19:47:43Z 0b00006486348c37 Not Assigned NMFS publishes Fraser River salmon inseason orders to regulate treaty and non-treaty (all citizen) commercial salmon fisheries in U.S. waters. The orders were issued by the Fraser River Panel (Panel) of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and subsequently approved and issued by NMFS during 2023 for sockeye and pink salmon fisheries within the U.S. Fraser River Panel Area. These orders established fishing dates, times, and areas for the gear types of U.S. treaty Indian and all citizen commercial fisheries during the period the Panel exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-21T19:47:43Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS publishes Fraser River salmon inseason orders to regulate treaty and non-treaty (all citizen) commercial salmon fisheries in U.S. waters. The orders were issued by the Fraser River Panel (Panel) of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and subsequently approved and issued by NMFS during 2023 for sockeye and pink salmon fisheries within the U.S. Fraser River Panel Area. These orders established fishing dates, times, and areas for the gear types of U.S. treaty Indian and all citizen commercial fisheries during the period the Panel exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Fraser River Pink Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486348c37"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0570 NOAA Electronic Logbook Reporting in Commercial Fisheries of the Gulf of America and Atlantic Rulemaking 2026-01-21T17:50:45Z 0b000064b8eeb52b 0648-BN11 NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in amendments to four fishery management plans (FMPs) in the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Atlantic, referenced here as the Commercial Electronic Logbook Amendments. If implemented by NMFS, the Commercial Electronic Logbook Amendments and this proposed rule would require submission of certain commercial fishing logbooks in an electronic format rather than the current paper format. NMFS is also proposing minor changes to some of the required data fields in the logbooks determined to be necessary to successfully transition from paper to electronic reporting. The purpose of this proposed rule is to increase the accuracy and efficiency of fisheries data that NMFS receives from federally permitted fishermen participating in the applicable commercial fisheries that occur in the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Atlantic.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-21T17:50:45Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in amendments to four fishery management plans (FMPs) in the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Atlantic, referenced here as the Commercial Electronic Logbook Amendments. If implemented by NMFS, the Commercial Electronic Logbook Amendments and this proposed rule would require submission of certain commercial fishing logbooks in an electronic format rather than the current paper format. NMFS is also proposing minor changes to some of the required data fields in the logbooks determined to be necessary to successfully transition from paper to electronic reporting. The purpose of this proposed rule is to increase the accuracy and efficiency of fisheries data that NMFS receives from federally permitted fishermen participating in the applicable commercial fisheries that occur in the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Atlantic.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Electronic Logbook Reporting in Commercial Fisheries of the Gulf of America and Atlantic", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN11", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8eeb52b"} single_get
NOAA-NOS-2025-0108 NOAA Deep Seabed Mining: Revisions to regulations for exploration license and commercial recovery permit applications Rulemaking 2026-01-21T13:31:49Z 0b000064b8e16db5 0648-BN96 The Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act) charges NOAA with the responsibility for issuing licenses for exploration and permits for commercial recovery of polymetallic nodules from the deep seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction and promulgating regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Some provisions of the regulations require updating to reflect significant technological and information changes since the initial regulations were promulgated in the 1980s. NOAA proposes to include a consolidated license and permit review process in a section of the regulations that was reserved for this purpose and make other changes.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-21T13:31:49Z", "dkAbstract": "The Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act) charges NOAA with the responsibility for issuing licenses for exploration and permits for commercial recovery of polymetallic nodules from the deep seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction and promulgating regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Some provisions of the regulations require updating to reflect significant technological and information changes since the initial regulations were promulgated in the 1980s. NOAA proposes to include a consolidated license and permit review process in a section of the regulations that was reserved for this purpose and make other changes.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Deep Seabed Mining: Revisions to regulations for exploration license and commercial recovery permit applications", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN96", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8e16db5"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2022-0137 NOAA Response to a Petition to List Olympic Peninsula Steelhead under the ESA Rulemaking 2026-01-16T22:26:06Z 0b0000648554205f Not Assigned We, NMFS, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list Olympic Peninsula (OP) steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) as a threatened or endangered Distinct Population Segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. We find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating the petitioned actions may be warranted. We will conduct a status review of OP steelhead to determine whether the petitioned actions are warranted. To ensure that the status review is comprehensive, we are soliciting scientific and commercial information pertaining to this species from any interested party.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-16T22:26:06Z", "dkAbstract": "We, NMFS, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list Olympic Peninsula (OP) steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) as a threatened or endangered Distinct Population Segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. We find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating the petitioned actions may be warranted. We will conduct a status review of OP steelhead to determine whether the petitioned actions are warranted. To ensure that the status review is comprehensive, we are soliciting scientific and commercial information pertaining to this species from any interested party.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Response to a Petition to List Olympic Peninsula Steelhead under the ESA", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648554205f"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2022-0116 NOAA Response to a petition to list Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon and Northern California coastal Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the ESA. Rulemaking 2026-01-16T22:21:46Z 0b0000648545a96d Not Assigned We, NMFS, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list the Oregon Coast (OC) and Southern Oregon and Northern California Coastal (SONCC) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or, alternatively, list only the spring-run Chinook salmon components of the OC ESU and the SONCC ESU as threatened or endangered under the ESA. The Petitioners also request that we designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. With respect to the request to list the entire OC and SONCC ESUs, we find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating the petitioned actions may be warranted. For the request to list only the spring-run components of those ESUs, we do not find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating that the petitioned action is warranted. We will conduct status reviews of the OC and SONCC Chinook salmon ESUs to determine whether the petitioned actions are warranted. To ensure that the status reviews are comprehensive, we are soliciting scientific and commercial information pertaining to this species from any interested party.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-16T22:21:46Z", "dkAbstract": "We, NMFS, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list the Oregon Coast (OC) and Southern Oregon and Northern California Coastal (SONCC) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or, alternatively, list only the spring-run Chinook salmon components of the OC ESU and the SONCC ESU as threatened or endangered under the ESA. The Petitioners also request that we designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. With respect to the request to list the entire OC and SONCC ESUs, we find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating the petitioned actions may be warranted. For the request to list only the spring-run components of those ESUs, we do not find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating that the petitioned action is warranted. We will conduct status reviews of the OC and SONCC Chinook salmon ESUs to determine whether the petitioned actions are warranted. To ensure that the status reviews are comprehensive, we are soliciting scientific and commercial information pertaining to this species from any interested party.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Response to a petition to list Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon and Northern California coastal Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the ESA.", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648545a96d"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2022-0080 NOAA Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 30; 2023–24 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures Rulemaking 2026-01-14T18:53:40Z 0b000064851d30db 0648-BL48 This proposed rule would establish the 2023–24 harvest specifications for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. This proposed rule would also revise management measures intended to keep the total annual catch of each groundfish stock or stock complex within the annual catch limits.     ["Fisheries", "Fishing", "Groundfish"]         {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": ["Fisheries", "Fishing", "Groundfish"], "modifyDate": "2026-01-14T18:53:40Z", "dkAbstract": "This proposed rule would establish the 2023\u201324 harvest specifications for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. This proposed rule would also revise management measures intended to keep the total annual catch of each groundfish stock or stock complex within the annual catch limits.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 30; 2023\u201324 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BL48", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064851d30db"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0095 NOAA Changes to the Code of Federal Regulations to Revise the Description of the Western North Pacific Gray Whale Distinct Population Segment Rulemaking 2026-01-14T17:47:29Z 0b00006486623443 Not Assigned NMFS announces a proposed revision to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to update the description of the western North Pacific gray whale distinct population segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) in light of the best available science. The proposed revision is informed by our recently completed 5-year review and a DPS analysis prepared by a Status Review Team. We do not propose to change the ESA-listing status of western North Pacific gray whales, which are classified as an endangered species.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-14T17:47:29Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announces a proposed revision to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to update the description of the western North Pacific gray whale distinct population segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) in light of the best available science. The proposed revision is informed by our recently completed 5-year review and a DPS analysis prepared by a Status Review Team. We do not propose to change the ESA-listing status of western North Pacific gray whales, which are classified as an endangered species.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Changes to the Code of Federal Regulations to Revise the Description of the Western North Pacific Gray Whale Distinct Population Segment", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006486623443"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0031 NOAA Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Management Measures for the 2024 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery Rulemaking 2026-01-13T18:56:52Z 0b000064864491ea Not Assigned NMFS is proposing annual management measures for the 2024 directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery off Washington, Oregon, and California. Proposed fishing season dates are: June 25 at 8 a.m. to June 27 at 6 p.m. and July 11 at 8 a.m. to July 13 at 6 p.m. The proposed vessel catch limits are: 1,800 pounds for vessels 35 feet or less, 3,000 pounds for vessels 36 to 45 feet, 3,800 pounds for vessels 46 to 55 feet, and 4,500 pounds for vessels 56 feet or greater.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-13T18:56:52Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing annual management measures for the 2024 directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery off Washington, Oregon, and California. Proposed fishing season dates are: June 25 at 8 a.m. to June 27 at 6 p.m. and July 11 at 8 a.m. to July 13 at 6 p.m. The proposed vessel catch limits are: 1,800 pounds for vessels 35 feet or less, 3,000 pounds for vessels 36 to 45 feet, 3,800 pounds for vessels 46 to 55 feet, and 4,500 pounds for vessels 56 feet or greater.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Management Measures for the 2024 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064864491ea"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0014 NOAA Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Management Measures for the 2025 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery Rulemaking 2026-01-13T18:56:24Z 0b0000648695be13 0648-BN54 NMFS is proposing to open two 58-hour fishing periods in the west coast non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery starting at 8:00 a.m. on June 24 and July 10, with the following vessel limits: 2,000 pounds for vessels 35 feet or less, 3,400 pounds for vessels 36 to 45 feet, 4,300 pounds for vessels 46 to 55 feet, and 5,000 pounds for vessels 56 feet or greater. NMFS is also proposing to modify inseason announcement procedures to include email and to move the directed and incidental fisheries permit deadlines to March 15.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-13T18:56:24Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS is proposing to open two 58-hour fishing periods in the west coast non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery starting at 8:00 a.m. on June 24 and July 10, with the following vessel limits: 2,000 pounds for vessels 35 feet or less, 3,400 pounds for vessels 36 to 45 feet, 4,300 pounds for vessels 46 to 55 feet, and 5,000 pounds for vessels 56 feet or greater. NMFS is also proposing to modify inseason announcement procedures to include email and to move the directed and incidental fisheries permit deadlines to March 15.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Management Measures for the 2025 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN54", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648695be13"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2025-0405 NOAA Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited Rulemaking 2026-01-13T00:10:33Z 0b000064b8e7254b 0648-BN39 NMFS proposes to revise regulations that prohibit dogs on the Pribilof Islands by creating an exception for NMFS to authorize certified and trained rodent detection dogs to respond to and prevent the establishment of invasive rodents on the Pribilof Islands. Invasive rodents could have significant consequences for the wildlife species that live and breed on the Pribilof Islands and the health and food security of community members. This action supports Tribal, local, and Federal agency efforts and is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fur Seal Act (FSA), the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and other applicable laws.     ["Invasive Species", "Pribilof Islands", "Alaska"]         {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": ["Invasive Species", "Pribilof Islands", "Alaska"], "modifyDate": "2026-01-13T00:10:33Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS proposes to revise regulations that prohibit dogs on the Pribilof\nIslands by creating an exception for NMFS to authorize certified and trained rodent\ndetection dogs to respond to and prevent the establishment of invasive rodents on the\nPribilof Islands. Invasive rodents could have significant consequences for the wildlife\nspecies that live and breed on the Pribilof Islands and the health and food security of\ncommunity members. This action supports Tribal, local, and Federal agency efforts and is\nintended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fur Seal Act (FSA), the Marine\nMammal Protection Act (MMPA), and other applicable laws.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "0648-BN39", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b000064b8e7254b"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0089 NOAA Chum Salmon 2025 DEIS Rulemaking 2026-01-12T22:10:22Z 0b00006485c0a238 Not Assigned NMFS announces the availability of a draft environmental impact statement and regulatory impact review that analyzes proposed management measures to minimize chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) fishery. The purpose of this action is to minimize chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, with a particular focus on chum salmon of Western Alaska origin, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, its National Standards, and other applicable law. The management measures being considered include limits or “caps” on the number of chum salmon that may be caught in the pollock fishery and closure of all or part of the Bering Sea to pollock fishing once the limit is reached. This document addresses the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Executive Order 12866, and other applicable Federal law.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-12T22:10:22Z", "dkAbstract": "NMFS announces the availability of a draft environmental impact statement and regulatory impact review that analyzes proposed management measures to minimize chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) fishery. The purpose of this action is to minimize chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, with a particular focus on chum salmon of Western Alaska origin, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, its National Standards, and other applicable law. The management measures being considered include limits or \u201ccaps\u201d on the number of chum salmon that may be caught in the pollock fishery and closure of all or part of the Bering Sea to pollock fishing once the limit is reached. This document addresses the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Executive Order 12866, and other applicable Federal law.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Chum Salmon 2025 DEIS", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b00006485c0a238"} single_get
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0143 NOAA Pacific Sardine Rebuilding Plan; Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan Rulemaking 2026-01-09T21:20:48Z 0b0000648685b351 Not Assigned The Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan for review by the Secretary of Commerce. If approved, Amendment 23 would implement a revised rebuilding plan for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine to rely on ABCs/ACLs to achieve the rebuilding target in compliance with a Court order. A discussion of the six alternatives is provided in the draft EA. Under the preferred Alternative 6, an ACL would be set conditional upon certain tiered biomass levels, allowing the ACL to adjust based on the status of the stock.               {"displayProperties": [], "keywords": null, "modifyDate": "2026-01-09T21:20:48Z", "dkAbstract": "The Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan for review by the Secretary of Commerce. If approved, Amendment 23 would implement a revised rebuilding plan for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine to rely on ABCs/ACLs to achieve the rebuilding target in compliance with a Court order. A discussion of the six alternatives is provided in the draft EA. Under the preferred Alternative 6, an ACL would be set conditional upon certain tiered biomass levels, allowing the ACL to adjust based on the status of the stock.", "agencyId": "NOAA", "program": null, "shortTitle": null, "subType2": null, "title": "Pacific Sardine Rebuilding Plan; Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan", "generic": null, "field1": null, "docketType": "Rulemaking", "petitionNbr": null, "rin": "Not Assigned", "organization": null, "legacyId": null, "subType": null, "category": null, "field2": null, "effectiveDate": null, "objectId": "0b0000648685b351"} single_get

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