Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action; Correction
Abstract
NMFS is correcting a temporary rule for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. The action added fishing dates in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas. The dates listed under each subarea were incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-16181 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-16181 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on August 7, 2026, with an effective date of August 5, 2026. NMFS is correcting a temporary rule for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. The action added fishing dates in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas. The dates listed under each subarea were incorrect. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/07/2026-16181/pacific-halibut-fisheries-of-the-west-coast-2026-catch-sharing-plan-inseason-action-correction.
Is document 2026-16181 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-16181 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.