Public Hearing Webinar For Proposed Removal of Swordfish and Shark Limited Access Permit Termination Dates
NOAA Fisheries will hold a public hearing webinar for this proposed rule on April 2, 2026.
About
NOAA Fisheries announces a proposed rule to revise the termination date for swordfish and shark limited access permits.
What it will do
This rule would remove the termination date for swordfish and shark limited access permits. Currently, swordfish and shark limited access permits are terminated if permits are not renewed within one year of the expiration date.
Who it affects
Any swordfish and shark limited access permit holders in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of America and Caribbean Sea.
Public Hearing Webinar Schedule
| Venue | Date and Time | Location |
| Webinar | April 2, 2026 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET | Join the webinar Join by phone: |
Comments
NOAA Fisheries will accept public comments from February 19, 2026 to April 9, 2026 at Regulations.gov. All comments received are a part of the public record.