Rule lifecycle · RIN:0648-BN67
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
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Comments close
Friday, August 7, 2026
Stage timeline
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
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