Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action
Abstract
NMFS announces an inseason action for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. This action adds fishing dates in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas. These actions are intended to provide additional fishing opportunity for anglers in 2026 and are necessary to achieve the overall recreational fishery allocations for Area 2A established in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) 2026 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and the 2026 IPHC regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15093 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15093 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on July 27, 2026, with an effective date of July 24, 2026. NMFS announces an inseason action for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. This action adds fishing dates in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas. These actions are intended to provide additional fishing opportunity for anglers in 2026 and are necessary to achieve the overall recreational fishery allocations for Area 2A established in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) 2026 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and the 2026 IPHC regulations. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/27/2026-15093/pacific-halibut-fisheries-of-the-west-coast-2026-catch-sharing-plan-inseason-action.
Is document 2026-15093 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15093 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.