Public Hearing Webinar for Proposed Rule: Pelagic and Demersal Indicator Species Regulations for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
During the public comment period, NOAA Fisheries will hold one public hearing webinar for the proposed action on May 21, 2026.
About
NOAA Fisheries requests comments on a proposed rule to consider changes to regulations regarding pelagic and demersal indicator species in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species pelagic and bottom longline fisheries.
What it will do
- Remove the current pelagic and demersal indicator species regulations applicable to Atlantic Highly Migratory Species pelagic and bottom longline vessels
- Remove the pelagic and demersal indicator species lists
Who is affected
- Pelagic and bottom longline fishermen who hold Atlantic Highly Migratory Species fishing permits in the Atlantic, Gulf of America, and Caribbean regions
Public Hearing Webinar Schedule
During the public comment period, NOAA Fisheries will hold one public hearing webinar for the proposed action. In addition, any requests for in-person public hearings during the comment period should be directed to Larry Redd, Jr., at larry.redd@noaa.gov or (301) 427-8503.
- May 21, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
Webinar number: 2831 643 5305
Webinar password:
i94XyxhYn (49499949 when dialing from a phone or video system)
i94XyxhYn (49499949 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone
+1-415-527-5035 ; Access code: 283 164 35305
+1-415-527-5035 ; Access code: 283 164 35305
Comments
NOAA Fisheries will accept public comments from April 17, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Written comments may be submitted at regulations.gov, under docket NOAA-NMFS-2025-0669. All comments received are a part of the public record.