Notices and Rules
Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago; Discontinue Rebuilding Plan for American Samoa Bottomfish
NOAA Fisheries is discontinuing the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species based on the 2023 stock assessment. We are also implementing new annual catch limits and accountability measures for fishing years 2024–2026.
Published
11/07/2024
Withdrawal of Proposed Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in Western and Central Pacific North of Equator
Due to a stock status change, NOAA Fisheries is withdrawing its proposal to establish Hawaiʻi longline catch and retention limits for striped marlin caught within the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Convention Area north of the Equator.
Published
11/05/2024
2024-2025 Alaska Groundfish Harvest Specifications
2024-2025 Alaska Groundfish Harvest Specifications
Published
11/04/2024
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Essential Fish Habitat Amendments
Amendment 127 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI, amendment 115 to the FMP for Groundfish of the GOA, amendment 56 to the FMP for BSAI King/Tanner Crabs, amendment 17 to the FMP for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska, amendment 3 to the Arctic FMP
Effective
10/30/2024
Amendment 8 Revisions to Essential Fish Habitat in the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Highly Migratory Species
Amendment to update EFH provisions in the existing HMS FMP for three species of pelagic shark, five species of tunas, striped marlin, swordfish, and dolphinfish
Published
10/28/2024
Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery
Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery closing October 24, 2024.
Issued
10/23/2024
Amendment 34 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan: Groundfish Exclusion Area for Coral Research and Restoration
Amendment to modify groundfish exclusion areas
Published
10/23/2024
Gulf of Mexico Lane Snapper Catch Limits Abbreviated Framework
This action increases the Gulf lane snapper OFL to 1,116,331 lb ww, and the ABC/ACL to 1,088,873 lb ww. It also makes changes to VMS requirements for Gulf commercial Reef Fish permit holders.
Effective
10/18/2024
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Issuance of an Incidental Take Statement Under the Endangered Species Act for
The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzes impacts of alternatives related to the issuance of an incidental take statement for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act
Published
10/04/2024
Nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review Workshops Advisory Panel Due by November 4, 2024
Nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review Workshops Advisory Panel Due by November 4, 2024. Selected members will serve a 5-year term beginning in 2025.
Issued
10/03/2024