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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on October 5, 2026. It took effect on October 5, 2026.

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What the agency says

NMFS issues regulations to implement Amendment 4 to the Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan (Puerto Rico FMP), as prepared and submitted by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule reclassifies the rainbow runner from a reef fish to a pelagic fish under the Puerto Rico FMP and implements management measures for rainbow runner based on the pelagic fish classification, including sector annual catch targets (ACTs) and accountability measures (AMs). The existing sector-specific annual catch limits (ACLs) for rainbow runner will be retained after the reclassification. The purpose of this final rule and Amendment 4 is to ensure that rainbow runner is managed consistent with its life history characteristics, fishing patterns, and with the Council's management of other pelagic species.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-20330
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: October 5, 2026
Takes effect: October 5, 2026
Dates: This final rule is effective October 5, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. 260930-0011
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BN67
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 622
Topics: Fisheries; Fishing; Puerto Rico
Pages: 7

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