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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Regulatory Amendment 36
Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 158 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The government is updating the rules for snapper and grouper fishing in the South Atlantic waters to improve management of this fishery. If you own or operate a commercial fishing boat or business in this region, review the updated regulations before October 28 to understand how the changes affect your operations.
First seen
Apr 23, 2026
Last seen
Sep 28, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
158d
Effective on
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Apr 23, 2026·91 FR 21775
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Regulatory Amendment 36
comments close May 26, 2026#2026-07901
Final·Sep 28, 2026·91 FR 61160
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Regulatory Amendment 36
effective Oct 28, 2026#2026-19801