Federal Register #Docket No. 260401-0091

NOAA Rescinds Commercial Fishing Restrictions in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

This regulatory update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) affects commercial fishing activities in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products, services, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Rescinds previous restrictions on commercial fishing within the Monument - Aligns U.S. fishing regulations with a Presidential Proclamation permitting commercial fishing in the area - This is a regulatory change, not a procurement or contracting opportunity

Description

This final rule rescinds regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Act that previously restricted commercial fishing within the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. The action aligns U.S. fishing regulations with the February 6, 2026 Presidential Proclamation that removed the prohibition on commercial fishing in this area. The rule provides clarity to the fishing industry that commercial fishing is now permitted within the Monument boundaries, effective April 3, 2026.

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