Proposed Rule Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration March 16, 2026

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 Chub Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications

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...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Published: 2026-03-16.

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