Federal Register #2026-14694

Regulatory Notice: Amendment 38 to Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (No Procurement)

This notice concerns a proposed regulatory amendment, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Pacific Fishery Management Council (regulatory body) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; only government agencies are mentioned - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key details: - Amendment 38 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan is proposed - The amendment updates the plan to reflect the rebuilt status of yelloweye rockfish and the California stock of quillback rockfish - All references to their rebuilding plans will be removed - A draft Environmental Assessment is available for public review - Public comments are requested on the proposed amendment - This is a regulatory action for public input, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the submission of amendment 38 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (Groundfish FMP) by the Pacific Fishery Management Council for review. This amendment proposes to revise the Groundfish FMP to reflect the rebuilt status of yelloweye rockfish and the California stock of quillback rockfish, removing all references to their rebuilding plans. NMFS also announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the potential effects of the amendment and requests public comment on the draft EA. Comments must be received by September 19, 2026.

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