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Monitoring changes in fishing regulations is crucial for professionals like environmental managers, policy analysts, legal advisors in the fishing industry, and sustainability officers. As the fishing landscape continues to evolve, understanding regulatory changes can help mitigate risks, plan strategically, and ensure compliance.
Why Fishing Regulations Matter
Fishing regulations are pivotal in ensuring sustainable fish stocks, protecting marine ecosystems, and supporting economic livelihoods for communities dependent on fisheries. These regulations—often published in the Federal Register—involve quotas, fishing seasons, protected marine areas, and bycatch rules. Keeping abreast of these changes helps stakeholders remain compliant and forewarned about shifts that could impact their operations.
Industries and Groups Impacted by Fishing Regulations
- Commercial Fishing Enterprises: For companies operating large fleets or small operations, anticipating regulatory changes can avoid penalties and help in strategic planning.
- Environmental Advocacy Groups: They need real-time information to propose changes, support protective measures, and ensure sustainable practices.
- Government Agencies: Federal and state agencies involved in natural resource management must adapt policies in accordance with new regulations.
- Supply Chain Managers: Companies involved in logistics and supply chain for seafood products need to ensure compliance along the pipeline to meet both legal standards and market expectations.
Recent Trends in Fishing Regulation
There has been a global push towards more transparent and accountable fishing practices. Recent regulations have focused on electronic reporting, ecosystem-based management, and stricter landing laws to discourage illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Why Stay Updated with FedMonitor
Tracking the Federal Register manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. FedMonitor offers AI-powered monitoring that ensures you receive timely and relevant updates tailored to your needs. From regulatory adjustments to policy shifts or introductions of new bills, receive real-time alerts to stay compliant and ahead.
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For those invested in ensuring compliance and minimizing impacts due to regulatory changes, integrating FedMonitor into your workflow offers a strategic advantage. Get started today and ensure you're always one step ahead in the dynamic world of fishing regulations. For any questions, feel free to contact us.
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By leveraging AI-driven solutions, fishing professionals and affiliated industries can robustly navigate the complexities of compliance, enabling them to operate effectively within the legal frameworks defined by the Federal Register.
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NMFS is correcting the 2025-2026 harvest specifications and management measures for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California published on December 16, 2024. These corrections are necessary to...
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Rule | Apr 11, 2025 |
NMFS is proposing annual management measures for the 2025 non- Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery that operates south of Point Chehalis, WA, (lat. 46[deg]53.30' N) in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Ar...
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Proposed Rule | Apr 08, 2025 |
NMFS corrects the final rule that implemented management measures described in the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans (collectively, island-based FMPs), which published in the Federal Register on September 13...
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Rule | Mar 31, 2025 |
NMFS proposes revisions to regulations that implement the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This proposed action would remove the rebuilding plans for Queets River natural coho salmon (...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 28, 2025 |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reviewing, for consistency with the Administration's policies and Executive Orders, the final rule that published on January 16, 2025 to designate Papah[amacr]naumoku[amacr]kea National Ma...
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Rule | Mar 24, 2025 |
NMFS proposes to approve and implement Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that establishes specifications and other management measures for fishing years 2025 and 2026, including fishing effort allocatio...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 18, 2025 |
This final rule announces routine inseason adjustments to management measures in commercial groundfish fisheries. This action is intended to allow commercial fishing vessels to access more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and de...
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Rule | Mar 06, 2025 |
NOAA is designating Papah[amacr]naumoku[amacr]kea National Marine Sanctuary (sanctuary) to protect nationally significant biological, cultural, and historical resources and to manage this special place as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System....
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Rule | Jan 16, 2025 |
NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic (Snapper-Grouper FMP) (Amendment 59). If approved, Amendment 59 and this proposed rule would, for South Atl...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 14, 2025 |
NMFS is proposing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, as amended (TCA), to implement Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) Resolution C-24-02 (Measures for the Conservation and Management of Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacif...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 30, 2024 |
NMFS proposes to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, NMFS proposes to implement new management measures f...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 26, 2024 |
NMFS is implementing regulations for Framework Adjustment 15 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan/Framework Adjustment 6 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan, which the New England and Mid- Atlantic Fishery Management Councils jointly reco...
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Rule | Dec 18, 2024 |
NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Framework Action 3 under the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Puerto Rico (Framework Action 3). If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the annual catch limits (ACLs) for the trigge...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 17, 2024 |
NMFS proposes to revise regulations to provide for electronic entry filing of data from the Certification of Admissibility (COA) form, which allows entry of certain fish or fish products otherwise subject to trade restrictions pursuant to the Marine...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 17, 2024 |
This final rule establishes the 2025-26 harvest specifications for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Ac...
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Rule | Dec 16, 2024 |
NMFS announces 2025 specifications for the summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish fisheries. The implementing regulations for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the Bluefish Fishery Management...
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Rule | Dec 10, 2024 |
NMFS is issuing and modifying regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act (TCA) of 1950, as amended, to implement two Resolutions adopted at the 101st Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) in August 2023. These Resolutions inc...
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Rule | Dec 06, 2024 |
NMFS proposes regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act (TCA) of 1950, as amended, to implement Resolution C-24-01 (Conservation Measures For Tropical Tunas In The Eastern Pacific Ocean During 2025- 2026) adopted at the 102nd Meeting of the Inter-Am...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 05, 2024 |
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are proposing to update the regulations pertaining to Federal financial assistance programs and subprograms authorized under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Res...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 02, 2024 |
This final rule amends the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago (FEP) to discontinue the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish and implements single-species annual catch limits (ACL) and accountability measures (AM) for b...
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Rule | Nov 07, 2024 |