Federal Register #2026-16181

Correction to Pacific Halibut Fisheries Catch Sharing Plan for West Coast Recreational Fishery

This notice is a regulatory correction issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce, regarding the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in Area 2A. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Purpose of Notice: - Correction to previously published temporary rule for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery - Updates fishing dates for the Columbia River and Washington subareas in August and September - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Immediate correction to ensure accurate management and allocation of recreational fishing opportunities - Action is effective for a defined period - No procurement, contract, or purchase is involved in this notice

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing a correction to a temporary rule concerning the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in Area 2A. The correction addresses inaccuracies in the listed fishing dates for specific subareas in August and September. The rule corrects fishing dates in August and September for the Columbia River and Washington subareas. The correction was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2026, and is effective from August 5, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

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