Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 and 2027 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures
Abstract
NMFS approves and implements Federal management measures for the 2026 and 2027 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational fisheries. This action implements management measures intended to allow these recreational fisheries to achieve, but not exceed, the recreational harvest target and thereby prevent overfishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-08409 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-08409 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on April 30, 2026, with an effective date of April 30, 2026. NMFS approves and implements Federal management measures for the 2026 and 2027 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational fisheries. This action implements management measures intended to allow these recreational fisheries to achieve, but not exceed, the recreational harvest target and thereby prevent overfishing. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/30/2026-08409/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-2026-and-2027-summer-flounder-scup-and-black-sea-bass.
Is document 2026-08409 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-08409 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.