Fisheries Management Info

Bycatch Reporting Amendments to Pacific Islands Fishery Ecosystem Plans

NOAA Fisheries announces proposed amendments to the Pacific Islands region fishery ecosystem plans. The amendments would ensure these plans clearly describe the bycatch reporting methods used to assess the amount and type of bycatch in the fisheries.

Notice of Availability (89 FR 9111, February 9, 2024)

Proposed Rule

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Highly Migratory Species

Pacific Islands

Published

02/09/2024

Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery

Federal Register Notice

Temporary Rule

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Highly Migratory Species

Issued

02/08/2024

Final Rule to Close the Wedge Area within the Massachusetts Restricted Area* (not currently in effect)

NOAA Fisheries amended the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan) to expand the boundaries of the seasonal Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to include the wedge between state and Federal waters known as the Massachusetts Restricted Area Wedge (MRA Wedge). *This rule is not currently in effect

Final Rule

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New England

Published

02/06/2024

Proposed 2024–2026 Hawaiʻi Kona Crab Catch Limits and Accountability Measures

NOAA Fisheries welcomes comments on proposed catch limits, targets, and accountability measures for main Hawaiian Islands Kona crab, from 2024–2026.

Proposed Rule (89 FR 7658, February 5, 2024)

Proposed Rule

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Pacific Islands

Published

02/05/2024

Comprehensive Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rule Amendment: Revisions to the ABC Control Rule and specifications for carry-overs and phase

Comprehensive Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rule Amendment: Revisions to the ABC Control Rule and specifications for carry-overs and phase-ins

Final Rule

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South Atlantic

Effective

02/02/2024

Framework Action to Modify the Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed Closed Season and Commercial Trip Limit

This framework action would modify the greater amberjack recreational fixed-closed season and commercial trip limit to extend the fishing season durations, reduce the likelihood of exceeding the ACL, and eliminate harvest during the spawning period.

Proposed Rule

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Gulf of Mexico

Issued

01/31/2024

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Issuance of an Incidental Take Statement Under the Endangered Species Act for

NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the issuance of an Incidental Take Statement for salmon fisheries in Southeast Alaska subject to the 2019 Pacific Salmon Treaty Agreement. The DEIS also addresses the funding to the State of Alaska to implement the 2019 PST Agreement. The public has 45 days to provide comments.