Federal Register #2026-21178

NOAA Virtual Hearing on South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Management Amendment

NOAA is announcing a virtual public hearing on proposed management changes for the South Atlantic snapper grouper fishery. - Government buyer and organizers: The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Marine Fisheries Service, announces the hearing organized by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. - Topic: Regulatory Amendment 39 to the Fishery Management Plan for the South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery would extend the sunset provision for three spawning special management zones to allow additional research and monitoring. - Public participation: The hearing will take place by webinar. Registration is required, and the public may submit comments. - Procurement: This is a public hearing announcement, not a procurement request. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold one virtual public hearing on Regulatory Amendment 39 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery in the South Atlantic Region. The hearing is scheduled for November 9, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. EDT, and will be held via webinar; registration is required. The amendment considers extending the sunset provision for three spawning special management zones by an additional 10 years to allow more research and monitoring. Written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on November 13, 2026.

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