Federal Register #NOAA-NMFS-2025-1230

NOAA Final Rule Revising Atlantic Cod Management in Northeast Multispecies Fishery

This opportunity involves a regulatory action by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the Department of Commerce. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Purpose and Scope: - Final rule revising management of Atlantic cod in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) - Incorporates new Atlantic cod stock units - Establishes status determination criteria (SDC) - Sets specifications and management measures for four new cod stocks - Implements additional recreational cod measures - Aims to prevent overfishing, rebuild stocks, and achieve optimum yield - Affected Parties: - Commercial and recreational fishing sectors - Legal Authority: - Based on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are solicited or awarded, as this is a regulatory action, 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). It sets status determination criteria, specifications, and commercial and recreational management measures for four new cod stocks. The rule aims to prevent overfishing, ensure rebuilding, and achieve optimum yield in the Northeast multispecies fisheries. The rule affects both commercial and recreational components of the groundfish fishery, which has significant economic value. The rule is effective June 30, 2026, and is issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under NOAA, Department of Commerce.

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