Federal Register #2026-08507

NOAA NMFS Proposes Regulatory Updates to Greater Atlantic Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulatory updates to the Greater Atlantic Region's Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement of goods or services - Programs Affected: - Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) - Tilefish IFQ - Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) - Key Regulatory Updates: - Waiver of cost recovery fees under $25 to reduce administrative burden - Standardization of billing and payment timelines across all three programs - Improvements to cost recovery administration efficiency - Ensures compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified, as this is not a product or service procurement - Notable Requirement: - Focus on simplifying regulations and reducing costs for permit holders

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes regulatory and administrative changes to improve the Greater Atlantic Region's Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs. These updates aim to simplify regulations and reduce costs for the Scallop Individual Fishing Quota, Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota, and Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota fisheries. The proposed changes include waiving fees under $25 to reduce administrative burdens and standardizing billing and payment timelines across the programs. This action is intended to improve the administration and management of these fisheries while ensuring cost recovery as required by law.

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