American Samoa Results
Final Rule to Implement 2024-2026 Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for American Samoa Bottomfish
NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule to implement Amendment 7 to the American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP). Amendment 7 and this rule:Discontinue the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species (BMUS)Implement new single…
Effective
07/08/2025
Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago; Discontinue Rebuilding Plan for American Samoa Bottomfish
NOAA Fisheries announces the approval of Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago. This amendment discontinues the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species because the best scientific…
Published
07/08/2025
Reclassifying Management Unit Species to Ecosystem Component Species
This final rule reclassifies certain management unit species in the Pacific Islands as ecosystem component species. The rule also updates the scientific and local names of certain species. The intent of this final rule is to prioritize conservation and…
Published
07/08/2025