Federal Register #2026-09617

NOAA Notice: Public Comment on Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment for New England Fisheries

NOAA has released a notice regarding the Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to the New England Fishery Management Council's Fishery Management Plans (FMPs): - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - New England Fishery Management Council - Purpose: - Soliciting public comment on proposed regulatory changes to fisheries management in the Northeastern United States - Amendment Details: - Seeks to increase management flexibility and consistency across all Council FMPs - Proposes modifications to administrative measures, including: - Adjusting the frequency of setting fishery specifications - Establishing a consistent process for specification setting - Expanding in-season adjustment authority - Revising annual review and reporting requirements - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - This is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council has transmitted the Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to its Fishery Management Plans to the Secretary of Commerce for review. The amendment aims to increase management flexibility and consistency across all the Council's Fishery Management Plans by modifying certain administrative measures. It includes provisions for specification frequency, specification setting process, in-season adjustment authority, and annual review/report requirements. Public comments on the amendment are requested by July 13, 2026.

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