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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4

Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 48 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal government is updating the Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan with new rules that will affect how much fish can be caught and which areas are open for fishing. If your business involves fishing or selling seafood caught in Puerto Rico waters, review the proposed changes and tell the government your concerns by August 7.

First seen

May 21, 2026

Last seen

Jul 8, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Friday, August 7, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·May 21, 2026·91 FR 29927

    Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4

    comments close Jul 20, 2026#2026-10234

  2. Proposed·Jul 8, 2026·91 FR 42158

    Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4

    comments close Aug 7, 2026#2026-13808