Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Skate Complex; 2026 and Projected 2027 and 2028 Specifications

Document 2026-11987 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on June 15, 2026, with an effective date of June 15, 2026. NMFS announces 2026 specifications and projects 2027 and 2028 specifications for the Northeast skate fishery as recommended by the New England Fishery Management Council. This action sets skate catch limits for fishing year 2026, projects catch limits for fishing years 2027 and 2028, and increases trip possession limits for the wing and bait fisheries. This action is necessary to establish skate specifications consistent with the most recent scientific information. The intent of this action is to establish appropriate catch limits for the skate fishery, while providing additional operational flexibility to fishery participants. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11987/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-northeast-skate-complex-2026-and-projected-2027-and-2028.

No. Document 2026-11987 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.