Federal Register #260305-0066

NOAA Regulatory Closure: Pacific Cod Fishing for AFA Trawl Catcher/Processors in BSAI

This notice announces a regulatory action by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) affecting commercial fishing operations in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - Temporary closure of directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) - Action is taken to prevent exceeding the annual total allowable catch (TAC) for Pacific cod allocated to AFA trawl catcher/processors - Immediate effect to ensure compliance with federal fisheries management and conservation regulations - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice

Description

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2026 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to AFA trawl catcher/processors in the BSAI. The regulation is effective from July 20, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The rule is a temporary closure to prevent overfishing.

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