Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 Chub Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications
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- What it does
NMFS proposes specifications for the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), as recommended by the Mid- Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council). This action proposes new 2026 and projected 2027-2028 specifications for the chub mackerel and Illex squid fisheries and reaffirms previously-projected 2026 specifications for the longfin squid and butterfish fisheries. These specifications are intended to establish allowable harvest levels that will prevent overfishing, consistent with the most recent scientific information.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What it would change
1 part of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- What happens next and when
Public comments must be received by April 15, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-05050 |
|---|---|
| Action | Proposed rule; request for comments. |
| Agencies | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Published | March 16, 2026 |
| Comments close | April 15, 2026 |
| Docket | NOAA-NMFS-2025-0768 |
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