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Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2026 Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications, 2026 Tribal Allocation, and 2026 Incidental Set-Aside

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 11, 2026. It took effect on May 11, 2026.

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What the agency says

This final rule announces the 2026 U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting and implements the domestic 2026 harvest specifications for Pacific whiting fisheries off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California (collectively, the West Coast), including the 2026 Tribal allocation for the Pacific whiting fishery, the non-Tribal fishery Harvest Guideline and sector allocations, and a set-aside for research activities and incidental mortality in non- groundfish fisheries. These measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, achieve optimum yield, ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available, and provide for the implementation of Tribal treaty fishing rights.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-09293
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: May 11, 2026
Takes effect: May 11, 2026
Dates: Effective May 11, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. 260504-0123
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BO33
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 660
Topics: Fisheries; Fishing
Pages: 10

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