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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.
Final Rule,
Gulf of America
Effective
01/01/2027

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
Final Rule,
New England
Mid-Atlantic
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.
Interim Rule,
New England
Mid-Atlantic
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
Temporary Rule,
Highly Migratory Species
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.
Information Gathering,
Gulf of America
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.
Information Gathering,
Gulf of America
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.
Proposed Rule,
International
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.
Proposed Rule,
Pacific Islands
Comments Close
08/24/2026

Amendment 36 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan: Limited Entry Fixed Gear Follow-On Actions

Amendment 36 and its implementing regulations include management measures that would apply to vessels registered to limited entry fixed gear (LEFG) endorsed permits and LEFG permit owners in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery.
Final Rule,
West Coast
Published
07/22/2026

Amendment 38 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan: 2027-2028 Groundfish Harvest Specifications and Management Measures

Amendment 38 would remove the rebuilding plans for yelloweye rockfish and California quillback rockfish, as both stocks have been declared rebuilt.
Notice,
West Coast
Published
07/21/2026