Federal Register #2026-14524

NOAA Proposes Removal of Economic Data Reporting for Alaska Fisheries Programs

NOAA is proposing regulatory amendments affecting Alaska fisheries management programs: - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Sustainable Fisheries - Scope of Amendments: - Amendment 129 to the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Management Area Fishery Management Plan (FMP) - Amendment 58 to the BSAI King and Tanner Crabs FMP - Key Changes: - Removal of Economic Data Reporting (EDR) requirements for participants in: - The Amendment 80 Program (managing BSAI non-pollock groundfish species) - The Crab Rationalization Program (managing nine BSAI crab species) - Intended to reduce reporting burdens and cost recovery fees for fishery participants - Aligns with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act goals - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory change - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - Unique Requirements: - Elimination of annual and periodic economic data reporting for specific fisheries programs - Aims to streamline data collection and reduce administrative costs for both industry and government

Description

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council submitted amendment 129 to the Fishery Management Plans for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area and amendment 58 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, these amendments would remove requirements for fishery participants to submit Economic Data Reports each year, reducing cost recovery fees and eliminating redundant reporting requirements. The amendments aim to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other applicable laws. Public comments are requested by September 15, 2026.

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