Federal Register #Docket No. 260625-0153

NOAA Final Rule: New Atlantic Cod Stock Units and Management Measures for Northeast Multispecies Fisheries

This regulatory action from NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implements Amendment 25 (Revised) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP): - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - New England Fishery Management Council developed the amendment - Action Details: - Revises Atlantic cod stock units and establishes status determination criteria for four new cod stocks - Sets specifications and management measures for these stocks - Implements recreational cod measures to prevent overfishing and support stock rebuilding - Aims to achieve optimum yield in the Northeast multispecies fisheries - Impacted Parties: - Affects both commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries (13 groundfish species) - Regulatory requirements apply to permit holders and affected entities - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - No products, services, or OEMs are requested; this is a regulatory rulemaking, not a procurement opportunity

Description

This final rule implements regulations to incorporate revised Atlantic cod stock units into the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and sets status determination criteria, specifications, and management measures for four new cod stocks. It also establishes recreational cod measures to prevent overfishing, ensure rebuilding, and achieve optimum yield in the Northeast multispecies fisheries. The rule supports both commercial and recreational components of the groundfish fishery, which has significant economic value. The action was adopted by the New England Fishery Management Council and approved by NMFS to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

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