Rule Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration April 14, 2026

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; 2026 Closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area to the Limited Access General Category Fishery

NMFS announces the closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) Scallop Management Area for the remainder of the 2026 fishing year for Limited Access General Category (LAGC) vessels. Regulations...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Published: 2026-04-14.

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