Notices and Rules
Modifications to Other Shallow Water Grouper Complex Management Measures
This action would reduce catch limits for the Other SWG complex (scamp, yellowmouth grouper, black grouper, yellowfin grouper) in the Gulf and establish a fixed closed season for the recreational sector constrain SWG harvest.
Effective
01/01/2027
Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Analysis Assessing Potential Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan
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.
Comments Close
10/16/2026
Proposed Rule to Revise Fishing Gear Regulations in Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries
Proposed Rule to Revise Fishing Gear Regulations in Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries
Comments Close
10/13/2026
2026 Chub Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications
NOAA Fisheries approves and implements 2026-2028 specifications for the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan
Effective
08/08/2026
Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan
This interim final rule implements Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery, which includes catch limits for fishing year 2026 and other measures.
Comments Close
09/03/2026
Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Maine Area Trophy Fishery
Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Maine Area Trophy Fishery
Issued
08/03/2026
Gulf Amendment 63: Red Grouper Commercial Quota Pool Under the Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program
Amendment 63 would establish a pilot program for setting aside a portion of the red grouper commercial quota for a quota pool to test a new method to improve access to red grouper allocation in the Grouper-Tilefish IFQ program and reduce bycatch.
Issued
07/30/2026
Continuation of Management Measures to Reduce Reef Fish Release Mortality
The Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act (DESCEND) Act of 2020 became effective on January 13, 2022 expired in January 2026. This proposed framework action would renew the DESCEND Act.
Issued
07/30/2026
NOAA Fisheries Releases an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to potentially revise Implementing Regulations for the Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions
NOAA seeks public comment through September 28, 2026, on potential updates to the MMPA Import Provisions regulations streamlining implementation, reduce complexity, and improve program efficiency while continuing to reduce marine mammal bycatch.
Comments Close
09/28/2026
Proposed 2026–2028 Catch Limits for Main Hawaiian Islands Deepwater Shrimp and Precious Coral Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries announces proposed annual catch limits and accountability measures for main Hawaiian Islands deepwater shrimp and precious coral fisheries through 2028.
Comments Close
08/24/2026