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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Skate Complex; 2026-2028 Specifications

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on March 26, 2026. Comments closed on April 10, 2026.

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What the agency says

NMFS proposes 2026 through 2028 specifications for the Northeast skate fishery. This action would set skate catch limits for fishing year 2026, project catch limits for fishing years 2027 through 2028, and increase per trip possession limits for the wing and bait fisheries. This proposed action is necessary to establish skate specifications consistent with the most recent scientific information. The intent of this action is to establish appropriate catch limits for the skate fishery while providing additional operational flexibility to fishery participants.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-05860
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule; request for comments
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: March 26, 2026
Comments due: April 10, 2026
Dates: Comments must be received by April 10, 2026. As explained further below, NMFS finds that a 15-day comment period for this action provides a reasonable opportunity for public participation in this action pursuant to Administrative Procedure Act section 553(c) (5 U.S.C. 553(c)), while also ensuring that the final specifications and possession limits are in place as close as possible to the start of the 2026 skate fishing season on May 1.
Docket: Docket No. 260323-0088
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BO35
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 648
Topics: Fisheries; Fishing; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages: 4

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