Federal Register #2026-07969

NOAA/Gulf Council Public Hearings on Red Grouper Quota Pool Amendment

This announcement from NOAA and the Gulf Fishery Management Council concerns public hearings, not a procurement opportunity. - Purpose: Two webinar public hearings to gather public input on Reef Fish Amendment 63 - Subject: Amendment 63 addresses the Red Grouper Commercial Quota Pool under the Grouper/Tilefish IFQ Program - Proposes a 3-year pilot program to allocate a portion of the Red Grouper commercial quota to IFQ participants - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - No procurement, contract, or award is being made - Focus is on public comment and discussion of management alternatives - Location: Gulf Fishery Management Council office in Tampa, FL (federal office) - No period of performance or contract duration applies

Description

The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold two webinar public hearings to solicit public comments on Reef Fish Amendment 63, which involves the Red Grouper Commercial Quota Pool under the Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program. The hearings are scheduled for May 13 and 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. Written public comments must be received by May 26, 2026. The purpose of the amendment is to consider developing a 3-year pilot program to set aside a portion of the Red Grouper commercial quota for distribution to participants of the Grouper/Tilefish IFQ program.

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