WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a rule called: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 Atlantic Herring Fishery Specifications.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 23 by Kelly Denit, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
Summary: NMFS is finalizing the 2026 Atlantic herring specifications and river herring and shad catch caps for the Atlantic herring fishery. This action is necessary to implement previously projected 2026 Atlantic herring specifications, including the river herring and shad catch caps. This action is intended to achieve the objectives of the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan, including preventing o...