Federal Register #Docket No. 260414-0100

NOAA Proposes Regulatory Changes for Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery (Amendment 36)

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulatory changes for the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery under Amendment 36 to the Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Scope of Proposed Rule: - Applies to vessels with limited entry fixed gear (LEFG) endorsed permits and their owners - Focuses on the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery - Key Regulatory Actions: - Increases flexibility in LEFG permit gear endorsements - Removes the base permit designation requirement - Eliminates start and end times for the primary sablefish season - Establishes a cost recovery program for the LEFG primary sablefish fishery - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with new management measures and updated permit/gear regulations - Cost recovery fee calculations for the sablefish fishery - Ensures alignment with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are listed; this is a regulatory and management-focused rulemaking, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes regulations to implement Amendment 36 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. The proposed rule includes management measures for vessels with limited entry fixed gear (LEFG) endorsed permits in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. Key actions include adding flexibility to LEFG gear endorsements, removing the base permit designation, eliminating start and end times for the primary sablefish season, and establishing a cost recovery program for the LEFG primary sablefish fishery. The goal is to increase flexibility for participants, reduce administrative burdens, and comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

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