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
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Comments close
Friday, August 7, 2026
Stage timeline
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
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