Federal Register #2026-13153

NMFS Implements Amendment 25 (Revised) to Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule implementing Amendment 25 (Revised) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Regulatory Action Details: - Revises Atlantic cod stock units - Establishes status determination criteria, specifications, and management measures for four new cod stocks - Sets additional recreational cod measures - Aims to prevent overfishing, ensure rebuilding, and achieve optimum yield in Northeast multispecies (groundfish) fisheries - Impact: - Affects both commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries - Balances conservation with economic and social impacts on affected communities and regulated entities - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action rather than a procurement opportunity - No products or services are requested

Description

NMFS implements regulations to incorporate revised Atlantic cod stock units into the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and set status determination criteria (SDC), specifications, and management measures for four new cod stocks. The action also sets other recreational cod measures to prevent overfishing, ensure rebuilding, and achieve optimum yield in the Northeast multispecies (groundfish) fisheries, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The rule affects both commercial and recreational components of the groundfish fishery, aiming to balance conservation with economic and social impacts. The final rule is effective June 30, 2026.

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