Federal Register #2026-08596

NOAA Fisheries Regulatory Activities: Information Collection, Public Meeting, and Exempted Fishing Permit

This opportunity involves regulatory and management activities related to fisheries under the Department of Commerce and NOAA: - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), West Coast Region and Greater Atlantic Region - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of goods or commercial services - Activities and Services Requested: - Renewal of information collection for activities involving the threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of North American green sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Involves collecting detailed information from agencies, NGOs, researchers, and private organizations to evaluate take authorizations - Estimated 58 information collection responses - Public meeting of the New England Fishery Management Council's Herring Advisory Panel - Focus on Atlantic herring specifications for 2027-2031, river herring and shad management measures, and related business - Meeting to be held via webinar, with registration required - Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application by Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries - Seeks exemption from certain federal regulations for commercial fishing in the Greater Atlantic Region - Includes harvest in Area 1A during April and May, use of midwater trawl in Area 1A during June-September, and use of small mesh bottom trawl in specified areas - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance, endangered species protection, and fishery management - Public participation and comment are encouraged for both the information collection and EFP application - No product part numbers, quantities, or commercial procurement requirements are specified

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public meeting of its Herring Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The panel will discuss Atlantic herring specifications for 2027-2031, river herring and shad management measures, and other related measures. Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. The meeting will be held via webinar on May 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EST, and registration is required.

View original listing