NOAA regulations

Framework Adjustment 17 revises Atlantic mackerel rebuilding timelines and sets 2026-2027 fishing specifications for the mackerel, squid, and butterfish fishery in the northeastern United States based on updated stock assessments.

SEDAR 103 public meeting process for Caribbean Alternate Assessment Methods includes a Development Workshop, Assessment Webinars, and Review Workshop for fisheries stakeholders.

Federal permits have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act for activities affecting protected marine species and endangered wildlife.

NMFS proposes increasing the annual catch limit for Guam bottomfish from 31,000 to 34,500 pounds and replacing in-season accountability measures with post-season adjustments.

Gulf Fishery Management Council's Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee will convene virtually for one day to address fishery management and data analysis matters.

The National Integrated Drought Information System holds an Executive Council organizational meeting on May 7, 2026.

NMFS proposes monkfish fishing specifications for 2026–2028 in northeastern U.S. waters, streamlining catch limit accountability measures and updating management based on current science.

NMFS seeks public comment on Regulatory Amendment 36 to revise recreational vessel limits for gag and black grouper and commercial transit storage requirements for ropeless black sea bass pots in the South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery.

Gulf Fishery Management Council holds a 2-day virtual meeting of its Workgroup on Shrimp Bycatch Methodology for Finfish Species to address fishing industry regulations.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Tilefish Monitoring Committee will hold a public webinar meeting to review monitoring protocols and management recommendations.

Gulf Fishery Management Council holds two webinar public hearings to solicit comments on Reef Fish Amendment 63 regarding red grouper commercial quota pools under the Individual Fishing Quota Program.

NMFS invites public comments on a proposal to issue incidental harassment authorizations to Tradepoint TiL Terminal for marine mammal takes during the Sparrows Point Container Terminal construction project in Baltimore, Maryland.

NMFS closes the South Atlantic recreational gag season on August 2, 2026, due to 2025 landings exceeding the annual catch limit.

NMFS requests public comments on proposed incidental harassment authorizations for marine mammal takes during the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild project in Baltimore, Maryland under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

NMFS releases 21 final 2024 marine mammal stock assessment reports required under the Marine Mammal Protection Act after incorporating public comments.