Federal Register #2026-14451

NOAA Fisheries Research and Hatchery Program Activities (No Commercial Procurement)

This summary covers several fisheries-related initiatives managed by 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) - Programs and Services: - Tilefish Fishery Research Project - Involves 3 vessels, each conducting 12 trips (36 trips total) - Fishermen collect tilefish data using rod and reel or bottom longline gear - Target: 450-500 tilefish for stock assessment and conversion factor calculation - Snake River Sockeye Salmon Hatchery Program - Operated by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), NMFS's Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Shoshone-Bannock Tribe (SBT), and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) - Funded by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) - Activities: captive broodstock maintenance, spawning, rearing, and release of sockeye salmon in Snake River basin lakes and Tanner Creek, Oregon - Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops - Manages license transfers for 68 respondents in Alaska's commercial fisheries - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are specified; all activities are managed by government agencies and tribal/state partners - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on collaborative fisheries research and management - Use of field-collected data for stock assessment - Public comment invited for the Snake River Sockeye Salmon Hatchery Program renewal - No procurement of commercial products or services is indicated

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received two applications for renewal under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the operation of the Snake River Sockeye Salmon Hatchery Program. The applications, submitted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and NMFS's Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), include a Hatchery and Genetic Management Plan (HGMP). The hatchery program is operated by IDFG, NWFSC, Shoshone-Bannock Tribe (SBT), and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and funded by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The program aims to contribute to the survival and recovery of Snake River Sockeye salmon by maintaining captive broodstock, spawning adults, rearing juveniles, and releasing fish in the Snake River basin. The notice informs the public of the availability of the HGMP and invites comments on the proposed hatchery program.

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