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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Revisions to Commercial Atlantic Blacknose and Recreational Atlantic Shark Fisheries Management Measures; Extension of Comment Period

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 25, 2026. It took effect on January 5, 2026. Comments closed on May 29, 2026.

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What the agency says

On January 5, 2026, NMFS published the proposed rule to revise commercial blacknose shark and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries management measures in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) shark fisheries. In the proposed rule, NMFS announced a 60-day comment period ending on March 6, 2026. During the comment period, the Gulf Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requested an extension of the comment to provide additional opportunities for the public to consider and comment on the proposed measures and related analyses. NMFS is extending the comment period for this action through May 29, 2026. NMFS will consider comments received on the proposed rule in determining whether and how to implement final management measures.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-03792
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule; extension of comment period
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: February 25, 2026
Takes effect: January 5, 2026
Comments due: May 29, 2026
Dates: The proposed rule to revise commercial blacknose shark and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries management measures was published on January 5, 2026 (91 FR 215), and provided for public comment period to March 6, 2026. The comment period is now extended to May 29, 2026. Comments must be received by May 29, 2026. Comments received after this date may not be accepted.
Docket: Docket No. 251121-0173
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BM88
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 635
Pages: 2

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