Federal Register #2026-12597

Public Comment Requested: Amendment 22 to Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan

NOAA is seeking public comment on Amendment 22 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for West Coast fisheries. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce - Pacific Fishery Management Council - Scope of Amendment: - Updates essential fish habitat (EFH) provisions for stocks managed under the CPS FMP - Applies to Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, northern anchovy, market squid, Jack mackerel, and all species of krill - Key Proposed Changes: - Revised species groupings - Updated EFH definitions and descriptions - Improved distributional data and maps - Updated lists of non-fishing impacts and conservation measures - Notable Requirements: - No new management measures or regulations are proposed - Amendment is based on recent scientific review - Supports Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act goals - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a policy update, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 22 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan for review by the Secretary of Commerce. The amendment proposes updates to essential fish habitat provisions for stocks managed under the plan based on recent information. No new management measures or regulations are proposed. The amendment aims to support the goals of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other applicable laws. Public comments are requested to assist in the decision-making process regarding approval of the amendment.

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