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Federal Register #2026-15113

Caribbean Fishery Management Council 190th Public Hybrid Meeting Announcement

Posted

July 27, 2026

Identifier

2026-15113

This notice announces the 190th public hybrid meeting of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC), organized by the Department of Commerce and NOAA. - The meeting will address: - Updates on fishery management plans, amendments, and council priorities - Presentations from NOAA Fisheries and the Southeast Fishery Science Center - Discussions on spiny lobster management, Grouper Unit 4 seasonal closure, and fish aggregation devices - Updates on projects funded by the Caribbean Inflation Reduction Act - Reports from advisory panels and agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and NOAA Office of Law Enforcement - The event will feature public comment periods and closed sessions - Simultaneous interpretation will be available - No procurement, solicitation, or award is associated with this event

Description

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will hold its 190th public hybrid meeting on August 11-12, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The meeting will address various fishery management plans, amendments, and priorities, including updates from NOAA Fisheries and discussions on spiny lobster management. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation. Public comment periods and closed sessions are scheduled during the event.

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