Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:RTID 0648-XF629
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications; 2026-2027 Annual Specifications and Management Measures for Pacific Sardine
Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 95 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Commerce Department set annual catch limits and fishing season rules for Pacific sardines off the West Coast for 2026 and 2027. If your business catches, processes, or sells Pacific sardines commercially, check the new catch limits and fishing season dates to stay legal.
First seen
Jun 29, 2026
Last seen
Oct 2, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
95d
Effective on
Friday, October 2, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jun 29, 2026·91 FR 39054
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications; 2026-2027 Annual Specifications and Management Measures for Pacific Sardine
comments close Jul 14, 2026#2026-13054
Final·Oct 2, 2026·91 FR 62677
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications; 2026-2027 Annual Specifications and Management Measures for Pacific Sardine
effective Oct 2, 2026#2026-20234