Federal Register #2026-08641

NOAA Fisheries Project: Modified Ventless Traps for Lobster and Jonah Crab Data Collection

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce, is sponsoring a collaborative fisheries data collection project: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries - Project Overview: - Up to 20 fishing vessels will conduct up to 832 trips using modified ventless traps - Focus is on collecting biological data for juvenile American lobsters and Jonah crabs - Sampling will occur in Lobster Management Areas (LMA) 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Products/Equipment Requested: - Up to 60 modified ventless traps designed for juvenile lobster and Jonah crab sampling - Traps must comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission standards and the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan - Notable Requirements: - Traps must be specifically modified for ventless operation and meet regulatory standards for both fisheries management and whale protection - Data collection is intended to inform fisheries management decisions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the opportunity - No direct procurement of commercial off-the-shelf products or IT services is indicated

Description

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites the public and federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections related to the Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule. This rule involves take exceptions and exemptions for the Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American green sturgeon, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The information collection helps assess the impact of these requirements and minimize reporting burden. Comments are requested for 60 days prior to submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

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