Notices and Rules
Framework Action: Modification to the Recreational Red Snapper Annual Catch Target Buffers & Modification of Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and West
The actions in these two framework amendments will be combined during the rule making process, allowing the public to see the resulting ACLs and provide comment. The purpose of the framework actions are to modify the annual catch limits (
Effective
04/04/2019
Amendment 31: Management of Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia
Amendment 31 proposes removing Atlantic group cobia from the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Management Plan (CMP FMP). Future management of Atlantic group cobia would be under the purview of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Management Commission (
Effective
03/21/2019
Closure of Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery for 2019
The bluefin tuna angling category Southern Area trophy fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m., March 14, 2019, through December 31, 2019.
Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the Angling category southern
Effective
03/14/2019
2019 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications
We have issued final specifications for the 2019 Atlantic bluefish fishery. This action establishes allowable harvest levels for the bluefish stock, to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield.
Published
03/12/2019
Carryover Provisions and Framework Modifications
The purpose of this amendment to is establish a carryover provision for managed reef fish and coastal migratory pelagic (CMP) stocks. Carryover provisions would apply to stocks and stock complexes with sector allocations. Unused portions of the secto
Issued
03/11/2019
Amendment 11 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan: Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks
Amendment 11 implements management measures to address overfishing and rebuild the overfished North Atlantic shortfin mako shark stock.
Effective
03/03/2019
Mid-Atlantic Blueline Tilefish Fishery; 2019 and Projected 2020-2021 Specifications
NOAA Fisheries finalizes specifications for the 2019 Mid-Atlantic blueline tilefish fishery north of the North Carolina/Virginia border and projects specifications for 2020 and 2021. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other
Effective
02/12/2019
Regulatory Amendment 28: Golden Tilefish Annual Catch Limits
Regulatory Amendment 28 ends overfishing of golden tilefish by reducing the total annual catch limit (ACL) to 342,000 lb.
Effective
01/04/2019
2019-2020 Biennial Harvest Specifications for Pacific Coast Groundfish
Final rule establishing the 2019-2020 harvest specifications and management measures for groundfish taken in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.
Effective
01/01/2019
All Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Tournaments Selected for Reporting
All Atlantic HMS tournaments will be required to report beginning on January 1, 2019. All Atlantic HMS tournament operators are required to submit an HMS tournament catch summary report within seven days after tournament.
Effective
01/01/2019