# Federal Register #2026-19258

Public hearing webinar for Gulf Reef Fish and South Atlantic Snapper Grouper amendments

**Buyer:** National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2027
**Identifier:** 2026-19258

This opportunity is a public hearing webinar organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Commerce
  - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  - Gulf Fishery Management Council
  - South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
- Purpose:
  - Solicit public comments on Gulf Reef Fish Amendment 55 and South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Amendment 44
- Amendments address:
  - Modifications to stock catch limits
  - Jurisdictional apportionment of stocks
  - Regional annual catch limits
  - South Atlantic sector allocations
- No procurement of goods or services
- No OEMs, vendors, or product/service requests
- Event is strictly for public input on fishery management policy changes

### Description

The Gulf Fishery Management Council in partnership with the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a public hearing via webinar to solicit public comments on Gulf Reef Fish Amendment 55 and South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Amendment 44. The webinar is scheduled for October 20, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. The amendments consider modifying stock catch limits, jurisdictional apportionment of stocks, regional annual catch limits, and South Atlantic sector allocations. Written public comments must be received by the Gulf Council by October 20, 2027, and by the South Atlantic Council by October 23, 2027.

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