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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Reporting for Federally Permitted Charter Vessels and Headboats in Gulf of America Fisheries; Court Decision

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 25, 2026. It took effect on April 24, 2026.

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What the agency says

NMFS issues this final rule to clarify the reporting requirements that are in effect because of a 2023 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The 2023 court decision vacated a 2020 final rule that implemented changes to the reporting requirements for owners and operators of vessels issued Gulf of America (Gulf) charter vessel/headboat permits (for-hire permits) for Gulf reef fish or Gulf coastal migratory pelagic (CMP) species. In compliance with the Fifth Circuit ruling, NMFS issues this rule to formally reinsert the current reporting requirements into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The reporting requirements set forth by this rule are the same as those implemented in 2014 and in effect prior to the now-invalidated 2020 final rule. Further, as a result of the 2023 court decision, NMFS has already been directing permit holders to comply with these restored reporting requirements.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-05813
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: March 25, 2026
Takes effect: April 24, 2026
Dates: This final rule is effective on April 24, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. 260320-0087
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BH72
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 622
Topics: Fisheries; Fishing; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages: 4

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