Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Commercial Salmon Fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ Area
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting commercial fishing for salmon in the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of the aggregate coho salmon stock complex in the Cook Inlet EEZ Area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15989 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15989 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on August 6, 2026, with an effective date of August 5, 2026. NMFS is prohibiting commercial fishing for salmon in the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of the aggregate coho salmon stock complex in the Cook Inlet EEZ Area. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-15989/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-commercial-salmon-fishing-in-the-cook-inlet-eez.
Is document 2026-15989 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15989 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.