Federal Register #NOAA-NMFS-2026-0859

NOAA Regulatory Action: Framework Adjustment 72 for Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

This opportunity involves a regulatory action by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce: - NOAA has issued an interim final rule implementing Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) - The rule sets status determination criteria for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder - Establishes catch limits for multispecies (groundfish) stocks - Revises the process for setting recreational measures for Atlantic cod and haddock - Action is based on updated scientific information to prevent overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks - Impacts management of 13 groundfish species in the Northeastern United States - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are involved as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement

Description

This interim final rule implements Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. It establishes status determination criteria for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder, sets catch limits for multispecies groundfish stocks, and revises the process for setting recreational measures for Atlantic cod and haddock. The rule aims to prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure management measures are based on the best scientific information. Comments on the rule are accepted until September 3, 2026.

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