Federal Register #2026-06721

Announcement: 189th Caribbean Fishery Management Council Public Hybrid Meeting and Marine Mammal Authorization Notice

This notice provides information on the 189th public hybrid meeting of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC), organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS): - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) - No procurement of goods or products is involved; this is an informational and regulatory event. - Services/Authorizations: - Incidental Harassment Authorization issued to Hampton Roads Connector Partners for the incidental take of marine mammals during the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in Norfolk, Virginia. - Meeting Details: - The CFMC meeting will address fishery management plans, stock evaluations, outreach, and enforcement updates for Caribbean fisheries. - The meeting is open to the public and will be held both in-person and virtually. - Locations: - The Buccaneer Hotel, Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI (meeting venue) - Caribbean Fishery Management Council Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico - Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project, Norfolk, Virginia (site of marine mammal authorization) - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service line items are specified in this notice. - Unique Requirements: - The only service referenced is a regulatory authorization for marine mammal protection, not a procurement action.

Description

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will hold its 189th public hybrid meeting on April 21-22, 2026, at The Buccaneer Hotel in Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI. The meeting will cover various fishery management plans, amendments, and priorities, including updates on managed stocks, enforcement reports, and outreach activities. Participation is available both in-person and virtually via Zoom and GoToMeeting platforms. The meeting aims to discuss and update stakeholders on fishery management and conservation efforts in the Caribbean region.

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