Rule lifecycle · RIN:0648-BO38

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans

Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 55 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The government proposes updating Northeast fishing rules to give businesses more choices in how they meet regulations and manage their fishing operations. If your fishing business operates in the Northeast, review the proposal by August 7 and tell the government if these changes help or hurt your operation.

First seen

May 14, 2026

Last seen

Jul 8, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Friday, August 7, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·May 14, 2026·91 FR 27234

    Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans

    comments close Jul 13, 2026#2026-09617

  2. Proposed·Jul 8, 2026·91 FR 42165

    Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans

    comments close Aug 7, 2026#2026-13809